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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.49, 3,137.45 and 775.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.49, 3,137.45 and 775.59 is: 1,163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.49 : 3,137.45 = 775.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.49/3,137.45 = 775.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.49x = 3,137.45 × 775.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.49x = 2,433,381.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,381.21/2,091.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.47

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