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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.22, 3,131.88 and 772.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.22, 3,131.88 and 772.24 is: 1,157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.22 : 3,131.88 = 772.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.22/3,131.88 = 772.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.22x = 3,131.88 × 772.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.22x = 2,418,563.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,563.01/2,089.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.64

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