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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.52, 3,233.04 and 768.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.52, 3,233.04 and 768.56 is: 1,152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.52 : 3,233.04 = 768.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.52/3,233.04 = 768.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.52x = 3,233.04 × 768.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.52x = 2,484,785.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,785.22/2,155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.75

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