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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.59, 3,107.38 and 772.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.59, 3,107.38 and 772.75 is: 1,159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.59 : 3,107.38 = 772.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.59/3,107.38 = 772.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.59x = 3,107.38 × 772.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.59x = 2,401,227.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,227.90/2,071.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.12

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