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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.06, 3,225.51 and 763.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.06, 3,225.51 and 763.46 is: 1,145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.06 : 3,225.51 = 763.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.06/3,225.51 = 763.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.06x = 3,225.51 × 763.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.06x = 2,462,547.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,547.86/2,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.34

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