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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.29, 3,233.45 and 768.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.29, 3,233.45 and 768.75 is: 1,153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.29 : 3,233.45 = 768.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.29/3,233.45 = 768.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.29x = 3,233.45 × 768.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.29x = 2,485,710.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,710.84/2,155.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.31

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