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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.88, 3,115.50 and 760.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.88, 3,115.50 and 760.99 is: 1,141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.88 : 3,115.50 = 760.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.88/3,115.50 = 760.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.88x = 3,115.50 × 760.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.88x = 2,370,864.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,864.35/2,076.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.55

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