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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.95, 3,099.21 and 767.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.95, 3,099.21 and 767.31 is: 1,151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.95 : 3,099.21 = 767.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.95/3,099.21 = 767.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.95x = 3,099.21 × 767.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.95x = 2,378,054.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,054.83/2,065.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.07

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