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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.98, 3,216.17 and 757.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.98, 3,216.17 and 757.30 is: 1,136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.98 : 3,216.17 = 757.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.98/3,216.17 = 757.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.98x = 3,216.17 × 757.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.98x = 2,435,605.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,605.54/2,143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.02

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