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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.85, 3,094.97 and 765.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.85, 3,094.97 and 765.02 is: 1,147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.85 : 3,094.97 = 765.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.85/3,094.97 = 765.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.85x = 3,094.97 × 765.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.85x = 2,367,694.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,694.65/2,063.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.22

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