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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.16, 3,107.98 and 773.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.16, 3,107.98 and 773.54 is: 1,160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.16 : 3,107.98 = 773.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.16/3,107.98 = 773.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.16x = 3,107.98 × 773.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.16x = 2,404,146.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,146.85/2,071.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.77

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