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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.61, 3,111.80 and 775.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.61, 3,111.80 and 775.97 is: 1,163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.61 : 3,111.80 = 775.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.61/3,111.80 = 775.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.61x = 3,111.80 × 775.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.61x = 2,414,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,673.17/2,074.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.92

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