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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.96, 3,110.76 and 757.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.96, 3,110.76 and 757.72 is: 1,136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.96 : 3,110.76 = 757.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.96/3,110.76 = 757.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.96x = 3,110.76 × 757.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.96x = 2,357,085.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,085.07/2,073.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.51

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