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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.26, 3,210.03 and 1,275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.26, 3,210.03 and 1,275.75 is: 1,910.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.26 : 3,210.03 = 1,275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.26/3,210.03 = 1,275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.26x = 3,210.03 × 1,275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.26x = 4,095,195.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,195.77/2,143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.73

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