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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.49, 3,216.69 and 757.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.49, 3,216.69 and 757.82 is: 1,136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.49 : 3,216.69 = 757.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.49/3,216.69 = 757.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.49x = 3,216.69 × 757.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.49x = 2,437,655.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,655.93/2,144.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.71

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