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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.06, 3,108.42 and 774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.06, 3,108.42 and 774 is: 1,160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.06 : 3,108.42 = 774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.06/3,108.42 = 774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.06x = 3,108.42 × 774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.06x = 2,405,917.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,917.08/2,073.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.56

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