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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.78, 3,112.67 and 776.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.78, 3,112.67 and 776.26 is: 1,164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.78 : 3,112.67 = 776.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.78/3,112.67 = 776.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.78x = 3,112.67 × 776.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.78x = 2,416,241.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,241.21/2,074.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.58

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