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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.28, 3,234.44 and 769.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.28, 3,234.44 and 769.67 is: 1,154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.28 : 3,234.44 = 769.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.28/3,234.44 = 769.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.28x = 3,234.44 × 769.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.28x = 2,489,431.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,431.41/2,156.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.50

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