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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.09, 3,110.10 and 774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.09, 3,110.10 and 774.56 is: 1,162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.09 : 3,110.10 = 774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.09/3,110.10 = 774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.09x = 3,110.10 × 774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.09x = 2,408,963.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,963.93/2,073.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.01

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