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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.65, 3,232.56 and 768.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.65, 3,232.56 and 768.13 is: 1,152.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.65 : 3,232.56 = 768.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.65/3,232.56 = 768.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.65x = 3,232.56 × 768.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.65x = 2,483,034.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,034.97/2,154.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.41

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