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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.67, 3,217.42 and 757.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.67, 3,217.42 and 757.85 is: 1,136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.67 : 3,217.42 = 757.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.67/3,217.42 = 757.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.67x = 3,217.42 × 757.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.67x = 2,438,321.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,321.75/2,144.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.92

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