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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.02, 3,105.57 and 771.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.02, 3,105.57 and 771.50 is: 1,157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.02 : 3,105.57 = 771.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.02/3,105.57 = 771.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.02x = 3,105.57 × 771.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.02x = 2,395,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,947.26/2,070.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.45

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