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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.24, 3,197.88 and 764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.24, 3,197.88 and 764.24 is: 1,146.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.24 : 3,197.88 = 764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.24/3,197.88 = 764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.24x = 3,197.88 × 764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.24x = 2,443,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,947.81/2,132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.19

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