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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.36, 3,128.88 and 786.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.36, 3,128.88 and 786.93 is: 1,180.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.36 : 3,128.88 = 786.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.36/3,128.88 = 786.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.36x = 3,128.88 × 786.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.36x = 2,462,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,209.54/2,085.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.71

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