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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.66, 3,098.49 and 767.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.66, 3,098.49 and 767.23 is: 1,150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.66 : 3,098.49 = 767.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.66/3,098.49 = 767.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.66x = 3,098.49 × 767.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.66x = 2,377,254.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,254.48/2,065.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.85

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