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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.08, 3,232.13 and 768.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.08, 3,232.13 and 768.39 is: 1,152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.08 : 3,232.13 = 768.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.08/3,232.13 = 768.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.08x = 3,232.13 × 768.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.08x = 2,483,522.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,522.57/2,155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.40

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