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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.84, 3,106.31 and 772.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.84, 3,106.31 and 772.05 is: 1,158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.84 : 3,106.31 = 772.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.84/3,106.31 = 772.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.84x = 3,106.31 × 772.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.84x = 2,398,226.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,226.64/2,070.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.09

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