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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.64, 3,120.30 and 764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.64, 3,120.30 and 764.24 is: 1,146.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.64 : 3,120.30 = 764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.64/3,120.30 = 764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.64x = 3,120.30 × 764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.64x = 2,384,658.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,658.07/2,080.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.12

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