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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.54, 3,128.52 and 769.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.54, 3,128.52 and 769.02 is: 1,153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.54 : 3,128.52 = 769.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.54/3,128.52 = 769.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.54x = 3,128.52 × 769.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.54x = 2,405,894.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,894.45/2,085.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.61

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