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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.60, 3,236.56 and 771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.60, 3,236.56 and 771.20 is: 1,156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.60 : 3,236.56 = 771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.60/3,236.56 = 771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.60x = 3,236.56 × 771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.60x = 2,496,035.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,035.07/2,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.86

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