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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.19, 3,217.23 and 758.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.19, 3,217.23 and 758.61 is: 1,137.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.19 : 3,217.23 = 758.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.19/3,217.23 = 758.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.19x = 3,217.23 × 758.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.19x = 2,440,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,622.85/2,146.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.19

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