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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.36, 3,099 and 768.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.36, 3,099 and 768.48 is: 1,151.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.36 : 3,099 = 768.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.36/3,099 = 768.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.36x = 3,099 × 768.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.36x = 2,381,519.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,519.52/2,067.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.96

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