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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.62, 3,107.85 and 773.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.62, 3,107.85 and 773.02 is: 1,159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.62 : 3,107.85 = 773.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.62/3,107.85 = 773.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.62x = 3,107.85 × 773.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.62x = 2,402,430.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,430.21/2,072.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.13

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