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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.40, 3,217.52 and 845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.40, 3,217.52 and 845.60 is: 1,268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.40 : 3,217.52 = 845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.40/3,217.52 = 845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.40x = 3,217.52 × 845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.40x = 2,720,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,734.91/2,144.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.76

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