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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.96, 3,099.21 and 767.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.96, 3,099.21 and 767.26 is: 1,150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.96 : 3,099.21 = 767.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.96/3,099.21 = 767.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.96x = 3,099.21 × 767.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.96x = 2,377,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,899.86/2,065.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.99

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