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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.74, 3,107.51 and 772.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.74, 3,107.51 and 772.21 is: 1,158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.74 : 3,107.51 = 772.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.74/3,107.51 = 772.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.74x = 3,107.51 × 772.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.74x = 2,399,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,650.30/2,070.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.84

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