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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.29, 3,234.35 and 769.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.29, 3,234.35 and 769.30 is: 1,153.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.29 : 3,234.35 = 769.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.29/3,234.35 = 769.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.29x = 3,234.35 × 769.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.29x = 2,488,179.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,179.29/2,156.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.92

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