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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.48, 3,092.89 and 764.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.48, 3,092.89 and 764.05 is: 1,145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.48 : 3,092.89 = 764.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.48/3,092.89 = 764.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.48x = 3,092.89 × 764.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.48x = 2,363,122.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,122.60/2,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.77

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