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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.59, 3,232.44 and 768.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.59, 3,232.44 and 768.60 is: 1,152.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.59 : 3,232.44 = 768.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.59/3,232.44 = 768.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.59x = 3,232.44 × 768.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.59x = 2,484,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,453.38/2,155.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.56

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