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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.34, 3,111.78 and 775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.34, 3,111.78 and 775.64 is: 1,163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.34 : 3,111.78 = 775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.34/3,111.78 = 775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.34x = 3,111.78 × 775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.34x = 2,413,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,621.04/2,074.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.56

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