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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.92, 3,234.06 and 770.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.92, 3,234.06 and 770.01 is: 1,155.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.92 : 3,234.06 = 770.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.92/3,234.06 = 770.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.92x = 3,234.06 × 770.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.92x = 2,490,258.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,258.54/2,155.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.08

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