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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.32, 3,098.70 and 767.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.32, 3,098.70 and 767.16 is: 1,151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.32 : 3,098.70 = 767.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.32/3,098.70 = 767.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.32x = 3,098.70 × 767.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.32x = 2,377,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,198.69/2,065.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.01

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