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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.92, 3,093.91 and 765.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.92, 3,093.91 and 765.08 is: 1,146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.92 : 3,093.91 = 765.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.92/3,093.91 = 765.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.92x = 3,093.91 × 765.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.92x = 2,367,088.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,088.66/2,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.89

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