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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.54, 3,236.73 and 770.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.54, 3,236.73 and 770.91 is: 1,156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.54 : 3,236.73 = 770.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.54/3,236.73 = 770.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.54x = 3,236.73 × 770.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.54x = 2,495,227.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,227.52/2,157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.52

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