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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.20, 3,108.01 and 772.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.20, 3,108.01 and 772.77 is: 1,159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.20 : 3,108.01 = 772.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.20/3,108.01 = 772.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.20x = 3,108.01 × 772.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.20x = 2,401,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,759.42/2,071.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.60

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