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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.75, 3,096.53 and 764.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.75, 3,096.53 and 764.87 is: 1,147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.75 : 3,096.53 = 764.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.75/3,096.53 = 764.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.75x = 3,096.53 × 764.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.75x = 2,368,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,442.90/2,063.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.64

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