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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.52, 3,094.84 and 764.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.52, 3,094.84 and 764.36 is: 1,146.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.52 : 3,094.84 = 764.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.52/3,094.84 = 764.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.52x = 3,094.84 × 764.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.52x = 2,365,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,571.90/2,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.93

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