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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.02, 3,049.25 and 877.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.02, 3,049.25 and 877.77 is: 1,317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.02 : 3,049.25 = 877.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.02/3,049.25 = 877.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.02x = 3,049.25 × 877.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.02x = 2,676,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,535.78/2,032.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.18

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