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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.29, 3,229.95 and 766.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.29, 3,229.95 and 766.68 is: 1,150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.29 : 3,229.95 = 766.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.29/3,229.95 = 766.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.29x = 3,229.95 × 766.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.29x = 2,476,344.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,344.84/2,153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.03

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