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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.49, 3,105.32 and 772.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.49, 3,105.32 and 772.02 is: 1,157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.49 : 3,105.32 = 772.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.49/3,105.32 = 772.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.49x = 3,105.32 × 772.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.49x = 2,397,365.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,365.29/2,071.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.32

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