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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.20, 3,225 and 763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.20, 3,225 and 763.56 is: 1,145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.20 : 3,225 = 763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.20/3,225 = 763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.20x = 3,225 × 763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.20x = 2,462,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,481/2,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.23

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