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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.13, 3,107.39 and 772.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.13, 3,107.39 and 772.89 is: 1,159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.13 : 3,107.39 = 772.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.13/3,107.39 = 772.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.13x = 3,107.39 × 772.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.13x = 2,401,666.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,666.79/2,072.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.03

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