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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.10, 3,101.94 and 769.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.10, 3,101.94 and 769.86 is: 1,154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.10 : 3,101.94 = 769.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.10/3,101.94 = 769.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.10x = 3,101.94 × 769.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.10x = 2,388,059.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,059.53/2,069.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.15

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