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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.26, 3,096.60 and 765.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.26, 3,096.60 and 765.38 is: 1,148.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.26 : 3,096.60 = 765.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.26/3,096.60 = 765.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.26x = 3,096.60 × 765.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.26x = 2,370,075.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,075.71/2,064.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.15

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