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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.40, 3,102.75 and 769.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.40, 3,102.75 and 769.88 is: 1,154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.40 : 3,102.75 = 769.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.40/3,102.75 = 769.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.40x = 3,102.75 × 769.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.40x = 2,388,729.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,729.66/2,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.87

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