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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.69, 3,218.81 and 758.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.69, 3,218.81 and 758.70 is: 1,138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.69 : 3,218.81 = 758.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.69/3,218.81 = 758.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.69x = 3,218.81 × 758.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.69x = 2,442,107.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,107.35/2,145.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.15

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