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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.06, 3,216.98 and 758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.06, 3,216.98 and 758.20 is: 1,137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.06 : 3,216.98 = 758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.06/3,216.98 = 758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.06x = 3,216.98 × 758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.06x = 2,439,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,114.24/2,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.08

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