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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.52, 3,232.20 and 767.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.52, 3,232.20 and 767.96 is: 1,152.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.52 : 3,232.20 = 767.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.52/3,232.20 = 767.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.52x = 3,232.20 × 767.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.52x = 2,482,200.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,200.31/2,154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.09

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