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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.28, 3,096.48 and 764.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.28, 3,096.48 and 764.88 is: 1,147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.28 : 3,096.48 = 764.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.28/3,096.48 = 764.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.28x = 3,096.48 × 764.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.28x = 2,368,435.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,435.62/2,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.90

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