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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.59, 3,218.84 and 758.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.59, 3,218.84 and 758.97 is: 1,138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.59 : 3,218.84 = 758.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.59/3,218.84 = 758.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.59x = 3,218.84 × 758.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.59x = 2,443,002.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,002.05/2,145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.62

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