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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.68, 3,107.52 and 772.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.68, 3,107.52 and 772.44 is: 1,158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.68 : 3,107.52 = 772.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.68/3,107.52 = 772.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.68x = 3,107.52 × 772.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.68x = 2,400,372.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,372.75/2,071.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.66

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