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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.13, 3,109.16 and 774.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.13, 3,109.16 and 774.51 is: 1,162.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.13 : 3,109.16 = 774.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.13/3,109.16 = 774.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.13x = 3,109.16 × 774.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.13x = 2,408,075.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,075.51/2,072.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.13

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