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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.68, 3,226.50 and 764.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.68, 3,226.50 and 764.07 is: 1,146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.68 : 3,226.50 = 764.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.68/3,226.50 = 764.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.68x = 3,226.50 × 764.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.68x = 2,465,271.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,271.86/2,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.28

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