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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.75, 3,095.21 and 764.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.75, 3,095.21 and 764.91 is: 1,147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.75 : 3,095.21 = 764.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.75/3,095.21 = 764.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.75x = 3,095.21 × 764.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.75x = 2,367,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,558.99/2,063.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.21

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