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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.80, 3,233.22 and 769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.80, 3,233.22 and 769.20 is: 1,154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.80 : 3,233.22 = 769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.80/3,233.22 = 769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.80x = 3,233.22 × 769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.80x = 2,486,977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,977.81/2,154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.16

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