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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.84, 3,104.81 and 771.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.84, 3,104.81 and 771.05 is: 1,156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.84 : 3,104.81 = 771.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.84/3,104.81 = 771.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.84x = 3,104.81 × 771.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.84x = 2,393,944.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,944.37/2,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.59

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