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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.49, 3,105.78 and 771.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.49, 3,105.78 and 771.97 is: 1,157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.49 : 3,105.78 = 771.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.49/3,105.78 = 771.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.49x = 3,105.78 × 771.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.49x = 2,397,568.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,568.99/2,070.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.97

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