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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.83, 3,225.31 and 763.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.83, 3,225.31 and 763.71 is: 1,145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.83 : 3,225.31 = 763.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.83/3,225.31 = 763.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.83x = 3,225.31 × 763.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.83x = 2,463,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,201.50/2,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.23

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