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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.04, 3,105.60 and 772.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.04, 3,105.60 and 772.16 is: 1,157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.04 : 3,105.60 = 772.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.04/3,105.60 = 772.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.04x = 3,105.60 × 772.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.04x = 2,398,020.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,020.10/2,071.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.88

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