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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.76, 3,125.92 and 786.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.76, 3,125.92 and 786.32 is: 1,179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.76 : 3,125.92 = 786.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.76/3,125.92 = 786.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.76x = 3,125.92 × 786.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.76x = 2,457,973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,973.41/2,084.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.02

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