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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.17, 3,218.81 and 759.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.17, 3,218.81 and 759.55 is: 1,139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.17 : 3,218.81 = 759.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.17/3,218.81 = 759.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.17x = 3,218.81 × 759.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.17x = 2,444,856.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,856.79/2,146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.17

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