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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.09, 3,104.73 and 771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.09, 3,104.73 and 771.30 is: 1,156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.09 : 3,104.73 = 771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.09/3,104.73 = 771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.09x = 3,104.73 × 771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.09x = 2,394,678.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,678.25/2,070.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.80

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