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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.75, 3,231.92 and 768.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.75, 3,231.92 and 768.03 is: 1,151.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.75 : 3,231.92 = 768.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.75/3,231.92 = 768.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.75x = 3,231.92 × 768.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.75x = 2,482,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,213.44/2,154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.97

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