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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.06, 3,227.49 and 765.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.06, 3,227.49 and 765.22 is: 1,147.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.06 : 3,227.49 = 765.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.06/3,227.49 = 765.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.06x = 3,227.49 × 765.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.06x = 2,469,739.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,739.90/2,152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.62

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