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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.88, 3,215.82 and 756.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.88, 3,215.82 and 756.45 is: 1,134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.88 : 3,215.82 = 756.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.88/3,215.82 = 756.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.88x = 3,215.82 × 756.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.88x = 2,432,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,607.04/2,143.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.68

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