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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.20, 3,097.86 and 767.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.20, 3,097.86 and 767.32 is: 1,150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.20 : 3,097.86 = 767.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.20/3,097.86 = 767.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.20x = 3,097.86 × 767.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.20x = 2,377,049.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,049.94/2,066.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.45

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