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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.44, 3,107.16 and 772.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.44, 3,107.16 and 772.56 is: 1,158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.44 : 3,107.16 = 772.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.44/3,107.16 = 772.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.44x = 3,107.16 × 772.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.44x = 2,400,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,467.53/2,071.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.84

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