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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.69, 3,112.93 and 776.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.69, 3,112.93 and 776.86 is: 1,165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.69 : 3,112.93 = 776.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.69/3,112.93 = 776.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.69x = 3,112.93 × 776.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.69x = 2,418,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,303.99/2,075.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.06

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