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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.44, 3,113.28 and 776.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.44, 3,113.28 and 776.92 is: 1,165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.44 : 3,113.28 = 776.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.44/3,113.28 = 776.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.44x = 3,113.28 × 776.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.44x = 2,418,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,769.50/2,075.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.42

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