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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.61, 3,225.94 and 763.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.61, 3,225.94 and 763.97 is: 1,145.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.61 : 3,225.94 = 763.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.61/3,225.94 = 763.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.61x = 3,225.94 × 763.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.61x = 2,464,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,521.38/2,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.96

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