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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.85, 3,106.18 and 772.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.85, 3,106.18 and 772.22 is: 1,158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.85 : 3,106.18 = 772.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.85/3,106.18 = 772.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.85x = 3,106.18 × 772.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.85x = 2,398,647.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,647.06/2,070.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.29

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