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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.96, 3,129.66 and 788.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.96, 3,129.66 and 788.16 is: 1,182.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.96 : 3,129.66 = 788.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.96/3,129.66 = 788.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.96x = 3,129.66 × 788.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.96x = 2,466,672.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,672.83/2,085.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.51

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