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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.48, 3,111.44 and 774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.48, 3,111.44 and 774.88 is: 1,162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.48 : 3,111.44 = 774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.48/3,111.44 = 774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.48x = 3,111.44 × 774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.48x = 2,410,992.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,992.63/2,073.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.78

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