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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.02, 3,107.07 and 772.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.02, 3,107.07 and 772.50 is: 1,158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.02 : 3,107.07 = 772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.02/3,107.07 = 772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.02x = 3,107.07 × 772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.02x = 2,400,211.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,211.58/2,071.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.95

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