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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.89, 3,129.14 and 769.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.89, 3,129.14 and 769.43 is: 1,154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.89 : 3,129.14 = 769.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.89/3,129.14 = 769.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.89x = 3,129.14 × 769.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.89x = 2,407,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,663.94/2,085.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.26

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