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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.16, 3,216.28 and 757.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.16, 3,216.28 and 757.50 is: 1,136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.16 : 3,216.28 = 757.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.16/3,216.28 = 757.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.16x = 3,216.28 × 757.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.16x = 2,436,332.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,332.10/2,144.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.26

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