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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.32, 3,124.16 and 766.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.32, 3,124.16 and 766.48 is: 1,149.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.32 : 3,124.16 = 766.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.32/3,124.16 = 766.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.32x = 3,124.16 × 766.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.32x = 2,394,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,606.16/2,082.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.97

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