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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.80, 3,216.12 and 757.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.80, 3,216.12 and 757.92 is: 1,136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.80 : 3,216.12 = 757.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.80/3,216.12 = 757.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.80x = 3,216.12 × 757.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.80x = 2,437,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,561.67/2,144.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.50

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