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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.15, 3,232.98 and 768.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.15, 3,232.98 and 768.62 is: 1,153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.15 : 3,232.98 = 768.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.15/3,232.98 = 768.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.15x = 3,232.98 × 768.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.15x = 2,484,933.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,933.09/2,155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.02

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