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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.49, 3,198.26 and 764.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.49, 3,198.26 and 764.49 is: 1,146.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.49 : 3,198.26 = 764.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.49/3,198.26 = 764.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.49x = 3,198.26 × 764.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.49x = 2,445,033.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,033.96/2,132.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.56

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