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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.05, 3,108.88 and 773.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.05, 3,108.88 and 773.62 is: 1,160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.05 : 3,108.88 = 773.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.05/3,108.88 = 773.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.05x = 3,108.88 × 773.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.05x = 2,405,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,084.94/2,072.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.73

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