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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.57, 3,098.35 and 766.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.57, 3,098.35 and 766.73 is: 1,150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.57 : 3,098.35 = 766.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.57/3,098.35 = 766.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.57x = 3,098.35 × 766.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.57x = 2,375,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,606.60/2,065.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.10

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