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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.20, 3,109.84 and 775.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.20, 3,109.84 and 775.32 is: 1,162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.20 : 3,109.84 = 775.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.20/3,109.84 = 775.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.20x = 3,109.84 × 775.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.20x = 2,411,121.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,121.15/2,074.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.43

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