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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.74, 3,115.05 and 760.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.74, 3,115.05 and 760.79 is: 1,141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.74 : 3,115.05 = 760.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.74/3,115.05 = 760.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.74x = 3,115.05 × 760.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.74x = 2,369,883.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,883.31/2,076.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.16

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