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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.09, 3,111.60 and 775.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.09, 3,111.60 and 775.56 is: 1,163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.09 : 3,111.60 = 775.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.09/3,111.60 = 775.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.09x = 3,111.60 × 775.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.09x = 2,413,232.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,232.50/2,074.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.51

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