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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.14, 3,095.31 and 765.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.14, 3,095.31 and 765.78 is: 1,147.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.14 : 3,095.31 = 765.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.14/3,095.31 = 765.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.14x = 3,095.31 × 765.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.14x = 2,370,326.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,326.49/2,065.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.78

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