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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.50, 3,097.44 and 766.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.50, 3,097.44 and 766.08 is: 1,148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.50 : 3,097.44 = 766.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.50/3,097.44 = 766.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.50x = 3,097.44 × 766.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.50x = 2,372,886.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,886.84/2,065.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.82

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