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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.53, 3,120.28 and 764.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.53, 3,120.28 and 764.23 is: 1,146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.53 : 3,120.28 = 764.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.53/3,120.28 = 764.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.53x = 3,120.28 × 764.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.53x = 2,384,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,611.58/2,080.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.16

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