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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.36, 3,230.11 and 766.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.36, 3,230.11 and 766.68 is: 1,150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.36 : 3,230.11 = 766.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.36/3,230.11 = 766.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.36x = 3,230.11 × 766.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.36x = 2,476,449.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,449.58/2,153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.04

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