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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.95, 3,112.76 and 776.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.95, 3,112.76 and 776.52 is: 1,164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.95 : 3,112.76 = 776.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.95/3,112.76 = 776.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.95x = 3,112.76 × 776.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.95x = 2,417,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,122.34/2,074.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.91

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