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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.87, 3,231.68 and 767.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.87, 3,231.68 and 767.47 is: 1,151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.87 : 3,231.68 = 767.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.87/3,231.68 = 767.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.87x = 3,231.68 × 767.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.87x = 2,480,201.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,201.29/2,153.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.51

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