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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.76, 3,097.24 and 766.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.76, 3,097.24 and 766.52 is: 1,149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.76 : 3,097.24 = 766.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.76/3,097.24 = 766.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.76x = 3,097.24 × 766.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.76x = 2,374,096.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,096.40/2,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.26

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