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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.52, 3,236.04 and 770.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.52, 3,236.04 and 770.80 is: 1,156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.52 : 3,236.04 = 770.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.52/3,236.04 = 770.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.52x = 3,236.04 × 770.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.52x = 2,494,339.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,339.63/2,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.11

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