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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.36, 3,225.56 and 763.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.36, 3,225.56 and 763.72 is: 1,145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.36 : 3,225.56 = 763.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.36/3,225.56 = 763.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.36x = 3,225.56 × 763.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.36x = 2,463,424.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,424.68/2,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.59

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