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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.38, 3,227.45 and 765.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.38, 3,227.45 and 765.52 is: 1,148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.38 : 3,227.45 = 765.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.38/3,227.45 = 765.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.38x = 3,227.45 × 765.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.38x = 2,470,665.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,665.63/2,151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.41

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