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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.93, 3,225.50 and 763.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.93, 3,225.50 and 763.61 is: 1,145.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.93 : 3,225.50 = 763.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.93/3,225.50 = 763.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.93x = 3,225.50 × 763.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.93x = 2,463,024.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,024.06/2,149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.63

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