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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.51, 3,117.41 and 762.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.51, 3,117.41 and 762.35 is: 1,142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.51 : 3,117.41 = 762.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.51/3,117.41 = 762.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.51x = 3,117.41 × 762.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.51x = 2,376,557.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,557.51/2,079.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.84

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