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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.73, 3,098.79 and 766.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.73, 3,098.79 and 766.89 is: 1,150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.73 : 3,098.79 = 766.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.73/3,098.79 = 766.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.73x = 3,098.79 × 766.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.73x = 2,376,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,431.06/2,065.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.41

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