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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.27, 3,127.56 and 768.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.27, 3,127.56 and 768.88 is: 1,153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.27 : 3,127.56 = 768.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.27/3,127.56 = 768.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.27x = 3,127.56 × 768.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.27x = 2,404,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,718.33/2,085.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.19

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