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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.75, 3,108.04 and 773.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.75, 3,108.04 and 773.15 is: 1,159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.75 : 3,108.04 = 773.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.75/3,108.04 = 773.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.75x = 3,108.04 × 773.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.75x = 2,402,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,963.65/2,072.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.31

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