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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.09, 3,106.23 and 772.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.09, 3,106.23 and 772.30 is: 1,158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.09 : 3,106.23 = 772.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.09/3,106.23 = 772.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.09x = 3,106.23 × 772.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.09x = 2,398,941.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,941.43/2,071.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.30

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