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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.16, 3,225.32 and 763.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.16, 3,225.32 and 763.64 is: 1,145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.16 : 3,225.32 = 763.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.16/3,225.32 = 763.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.16x = 3,225.32 × 763.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.16x = 2,462,963.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,963.42/2,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.48

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