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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.84, 3,216.24 and 757.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.84, 3,216.24 and 757.28 is: 1,136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.84 : 3,216.24 = 757.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.84/3,216.24 = 757.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.84x = 3,216.24 × 757.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.84x = 2,435,594.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,594.23/2,143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.09

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