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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.56, 3,095.04 and 764.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.56, 3,095.04 and 764.92 is: 1,147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.56 : 3,095.04 = 764.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.56/3,095.04 = 764.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.56x = 3,095.04 × 764.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.56x = 2,367,458.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,458.00/2,062.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.83

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