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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.13, 3,110.64 and 774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.13, 3,110.64 and 774.70 is: 1,162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.13 : 3,110.64 = 774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.13/3,110.64 = 774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.13x = 3,110.64 × 774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.13x = 2,409,802.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,802.13/2,073.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.40

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