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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.40, 3,228.12 and 766.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.40, 3,228.12 and 766.60 is: 1,149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.40 : 3,228.12 = 766.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.40/3,228.12 = 766.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.40x = 3,228.12 × 766.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.40x = 2,474,676.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,676.79/2,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.73

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