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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.28, 3,096.45 and 765.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.28, 3,096.45 and 765.75 is: 1,148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.28 : 3,096.45 = 765.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.28/3,096.45 = 765.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.28x = 3,096.45 × 765.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.28x = 2,371,106.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,106.59/2,064.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.64

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