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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.96, 3,108.03 and 773.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.96, 3,108.03 and 773.26 is: 1,159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.96 : 3,108.03 = 773.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.96/3,108.03 = 773.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.96x = 3,108.03 × 773.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.96x = 2,403,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,315.28/2,071.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.92

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