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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.33, 3,227.43 and 765.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.33, 3,227.43 and 765.46 is: 1,147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.33 : 3,227.43 = 765.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.33/3,227.43 = 765.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.33x = 3,227.43 × 765.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.33x = 2,470,448.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,448.60/2,152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.80

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