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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.76, 3,112.03 and 776.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.76, 3,112.03 and 776.13 is: 1,164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.76 : 3,112.03 = 776.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.76/3,112.03 = 776.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.76x = 3,112.03 × 776.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.76x = 2,415,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,339.84/2,074.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.15

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