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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.68, 3,232.08 and 768.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.68, 3,232.08 and 768.14 is: 1,152.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.68 : 3,232.08 = 768.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.68/3,232.08 = 768.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.68x = 3,232.08 × 768.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.68x = 2,482,673.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,673.77/2,154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.23

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