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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.39, 3,108.78 and 773.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.39, 3,108.78 and 773.55 is: 1,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.39 : 3,108.78 = 773.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.39/3,108.78 = 773.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.39x = 3,108.78 × 773.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.39x = 2,404,796.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,796.77/2,072.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.40

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