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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.56, 3,215.48 and 756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.56, 3,215.48 and 756.72 is: 1,135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.56 : 3,215.48 = 756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.56/3,215.48 = 756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.56x = 3,215.48 × 756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.56x = 2,433,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,218.03/2,143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.13

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