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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.41, 3,127.31 and 768.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.41, 3,127.31 and 768.73 is: 1,152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.41 : 3,127.31 = 768.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.41/3,127.31 = 768.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.41x = 3,127.31 × 768.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.41x = 2,404,057.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,057.02/2,085.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.80

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