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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.24, 3,105.49 and 771.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.24, 3,105.49 and 771.27 is: 1,156.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.24 : 3,105.49 = 771.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.24/3,105.49 = 771.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.24x = 3,105.49 × 771.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.24x = 2,395,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,171.27/2,070.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.95

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