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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.51, 3,113.16 and 775.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.51, 3,113.16 and 775.99 is: 1,164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.51 : 3,113.16 = 775.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.51/3,113.16 = 775.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.51x = 3,113.16 × 775.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.51x = 2,415,781.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,781.03/2,074.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.51

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