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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.48, 3,109.80 and 775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.48, 3,109.80 and 775.60 is: 1,162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.48 : 3,109.80 = 775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.48/3,109.80 = 775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.48x = 3,109.80 × 775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.48x = 2,411,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,960.88/2,074.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.68

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