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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.98, 3,098.85 and 766.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.98, 3,098.85 and 766.58 is: 1,150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.98 : 3,098.85 = 766.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.98/3,098.85 = 766.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.98x = 3,098.85 × 766.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.98x = 2,375,516.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,516.43/2,064.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.38

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