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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.29, 3,217.93 and 758.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.29, 3,217.93 and 758.93 is: 1,138.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.29 : 3,217.93 = 758.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.29/3,217.93 = 758.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.29x = 3,217.93 × 758.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.29x = 2,442,165.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,165.63/2,145.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.39

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