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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.97, 3,216.15 and 757.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.97, 3,216.15 and 757.16 is: 1,135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.97 : 3,216.15 = 757.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.97/3,216.15 = 757.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.97x = 3,216.15 × 757.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.97x = 2,435,124.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,124.05/2,143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.80

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