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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.76, 3,110.54 and 775.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.76, 3,110.54 and 775.13 is: 1,162.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.76 : 3,110.54 = 775.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.76/3,110.54 = 775.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.76x = 3,110.54 × 775.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.76x = 2,411,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,053.44/2,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.65

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