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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.04, 3,109.20 and 774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.04, 3,109.20 and 774.24 is: 1,161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.04 : 3,109.20 = 774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.04/3,109.20 = 774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.04x = 3,109.20 × 774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.04x = 2,407,267.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,267.01/2,073.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.23

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