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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.58, 3,226.65 and 764.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.58, 3,226.65 and 764.66 is: 1,146.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.58 : 3,226.65 = 764.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.58/3,226.65 = 764.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.58x = 3,226.65 × 764.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.58x = 2,467,290.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,290.19/2,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.73

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