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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.04, 3,104.70 and 771.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.04, 3,104.70 and 771.24 is: 1,156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.04 : 3,104.70 = 771.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.04/3,104.70 = 771.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.04x = 3,104.70 × 771.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.04x = 2,394,468.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,468.83/2,070.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.73

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