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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.68, 3,215.26 and 757.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.68, 3,215.26 and 757.08 is: 1,135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.68 : 3,215.26 = 757.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.68/3,215.26 = 757.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.68x = 3,215.26 × 757.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.68x = 2,434,209.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,209.04/2,143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.53

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