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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.26, 3,217.11 and 845.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.26, 3,217.11 and 845.02 is: 1,267.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.26 : 3,217.11 = 845.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.26/3,217.11 = 845.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.26x = 3,217.11 × 845.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.26x = 2,718,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,522.29/2,144.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.81

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