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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.01, 3,111.01 and 774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.01, 3,111.01 and 774.56 is: 1,161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.01 : 3,111.01 = 774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.01/3,111.01 = 774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.01x = 3,111.01 × 774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.01x = 2,409,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,669.75/2,074.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.84

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