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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.30, 3,139.85 and 777.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.30, 3,139.85 and 777.31 is: 1,165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.30 : 3,139.85 = 777.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.30/3,139.85 = 777.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.30x = 3,139.85 × 777.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.30x = 2,440,646.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,646.60/2,093.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.93

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