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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.49, 3,217.04 and 845.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.49, 3,217.04 and 845.87 is: 1,269.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.49 : 3,217.04 = 845.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.49/3,217.04 = 845.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.49x = 3,217.04 × 845.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.49x = 2,721,177.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,177.31/2,143.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.51

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