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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.32, 3,216.20 and 845.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.32, 3,216.20 and 845.70 is: 1,269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.32 : 3,216.20 = 845.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.32/3,216.20 = 845.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.32x = 3,216.20 × 845.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.32x = 2,719,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,940.34/2,143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.03

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