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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.96, 3,203.52 and 768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.96, 3,203.52 and 768 is: 1,151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.96 : 3,203.52 = 768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.96/3,203.52 = 768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.96x = 3,203.52 × 768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.96x = 2,460,303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,303.36/2,136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.31

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