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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.66, 3,106.02 and 772.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.66, 3,106.02 and 772.14 is: 1,158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.66 : 3,106.02 = 772.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.66/3,106.02 = 772.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.66x = 3,106.02 × 772.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.66x = 2,398,282.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,282.28/2,070.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.22

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