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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.79, 3,126.92 and 768.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.79, 3,126.92 and 768.47 is: 1,153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.79 : 3,126.92 = 768.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.79/3,126.92 = 768.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.79x = 3,126.92 × 768.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.79x = 2,402,947.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,947.42/2,083.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.16

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