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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.90, 3,124.88 and 767.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.90, 3,124.88 and 767.32 is: 1,150.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.90 : 3,124.88 = 767.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.90/3,124.88 = 767.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.90x = 3,124.88 × 767.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.90x = 2,397,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,763.46/2,083.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.62

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