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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.16, 3,226.94 and 764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.16, 3,226.94 and 764.44 is: 1,146.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.16 : 3,226.94 = 764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.16/3,226.94 = 764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.16x = 3,226.94 × 764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.16x = 2,466,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,802.01/2,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.73

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