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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.68, 3,105.20 and 771.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.68, 3,105.20 and 771.25 is: 1,157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.68 : 3,105.20 = 771.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.68/3,105.20 = 771.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.68x = 3,105.20 × 771.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.68x = 2,394,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,885.50/2,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.13

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