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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.98, 3,236.36 and 771.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.98, 3,236.36 and 771.39 is: 1,156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.98 : 3,236.36 = 771.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.98/3,236.36 = 771.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.98x = 3,236.36 × 771.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.98x = 2,496,491.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,491.88/2,157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.87

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