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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.59, 3,095.25 and 764.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.59, 3,095.25 and 764.02 is: 1,146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.59 : 3,095.25 = 764.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.59/3,095.25 = 764.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.59x = 3,095.25 × 764.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.59x = 2,364,832.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,832.91/2,062.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.54

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