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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.96, 3,216.48 and 757.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.96, 3,216.48 and 757.84 is: 1,136.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.96 : 3,216.48 = 757.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.96/3,216.48 = 757.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.96x = 3,216.48 × 757.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.96x = 2,437,577.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,577.20/2,144.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.42

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