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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.16, 3,122.02 and 764.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.16, 3,122.02 and 764.72 is: 1,147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.16 : 3,122.02 = 764.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.16/3,122.02 = 764.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.16x = 3,122.02 × 764.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.16x = 2,387,471.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,471.13/2,081.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.18

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