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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.26, 3,135.12 and 773.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.26, 3,135.12 and 773.93 is: 1,161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.26 : 3,135.12 = 773.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.26/3,135.12 = 773.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.26x = 3,135.12 × 773.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.26x = 2,426,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,363.42/2,089.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.35

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