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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.90, 3,127.87 and 769.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.90, 3,127.87 and 769.32 is: 1,153.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.90 : 3,127.87 = 769.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.90/3,127.87 = 769.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.90x = 3,127.87 × 769.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.90x = 2,406,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,332.95/2,085.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.62

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