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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.36, 3,004.51 and 1,077.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.36, 3,004.51 and 1,077.80 is: 1,617.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.36 : 3,004.51 = 1,077.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.36/3,004.51 = 1,077.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.36x = 3,004.51 × 1,077.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.36x = 3,238,260.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,260.88/2,002.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.22

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