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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.98, 3,231.02 and 767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.98, 3,231.02 and 767.44 is: 1,151.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.98 : 3,231.02 = 767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.98/3,231.02 = 767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.98x = 3,231.02 × 767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.98x = 2,479,613.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,613.99/2,153.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.18

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