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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.02, 3,106.08 and 772.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.02, 3,106.08 and 772.50 is: 1,158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.02 : 3,106.08 = 772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.02/3,106.08 = 772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.02x = 3,106.08 × 772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.02x = 2,399,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,446.80/2,072.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.02

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