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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.35, 3,215.51 and 756.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.35, 3,215.51 and 756.78 is: 1,135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.35 : 3,215.51 = 756.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.35/3,215.51 = 756.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.35x = 3,215.51 × 756.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.35x = 2,433,429.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,429.87/2,143.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.34

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