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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.93, 3,218.50 and 759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.93, 3,218.50 and 759.27 is: 1,138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.93 : 3,218.50 = 759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.93/3,218.50 = 759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.93x = 3,218.50 × 759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.93x = 2,443,723.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,723.51/2,145.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.77

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