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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.40, 3,216.66 and 757.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.40, 3,216.66 and 757.54 is: 1,136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.40 : 3,216.66 = 757.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.40/3,216.66 = 757.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.40x = 3,216.66 × 757.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.40x = 2,436,748.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,748.62/2,144.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.33

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