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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.32, 3,128.17 and 769.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.32, 3,128.17 and 769.01 is: 1,153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.32 : 3,128.17 = 769.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.32/3,128.17 = 769.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.32x = 3,128.17 × 769.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.32x = 2,405,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,597.99/2,085.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.59

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