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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.82, 3,107.79 and 773.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.82, 3,107.79 and 773.94 is: 1,160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.82 : 3,107.79 = 773.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.82/3,107.79 = 773.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.82x = 3,107.79 × 773.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.82x = 2,405,242.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,242.99/2,072.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.37

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