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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.30, 3,095.34 and 764.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.30, 3,095.34 and 764.78 is: 1,147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.30 : 3,095.34 = 764.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.30/3,095.34 = 764.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.30x = 3,095.34 × 764.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.30x = 2,367,254.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,254.13/2,063.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.31

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