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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.52, 3,229.64 and 766.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.52, 3,229.64 and 766.68 is: 1,149.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.52 : 3,229.64 = 766.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.52/3,229.64 = 766.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.52x = 3,229.64 × 766.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.52x = 2,476,087.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,087.33/2,153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.79

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