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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.80, 3,218.40 and 1,157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.80, 3,218.40 and 1,157.40 is: 1,737.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.80 : 3,218.40 = 1,157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.80/3,218.40 = 1,157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.80x = 3,218.40 × 1,157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.80x = 3,724,976.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,976.16/2,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.56

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