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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.25, 3,094.56 and 764.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.25, 3,094.56 and 764.46 is: 1,146.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.25 : 3,094.56 = 764.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.25/3,094.56 = 764.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.25x = 3,094.56 × 764.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.25x = 2,365,667.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,667.34/2,063.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.57

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