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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.32, 3,115.92 and 762.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.32, 3,115.92 and 762.12 is: 1,143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.32 : 3,115.92 = 762.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.32/3,115.92 = 762.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.32x = 3,115.92 × 762.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.32x = 2,374,704.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,704.95/2,077.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.16

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