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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.75, 3,233.42 and 769.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.75, 3,233.42 and 769.03 is: 1,153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.75 : 3,233.42 = 769.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.75/3,233.42 = 769.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.75x = 3,233.42 × 769.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.75x = 2,486,596.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,596.98/2,155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.47

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