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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.25, 3,225.26 and 763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.25, 3,225.26 and 763.56 is: 1,145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.25 : 3,225.26 = 763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.25/3,225.26 = 763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.25x = 3,225.26 × 763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.25x = 2,462,675.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,675.71/2,150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.30

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