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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.23, 3,086.55 and 1,777.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.23, 3,086.55 and 1,777.11 is: 2,659.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.23 : 3,086.55 = 1,777.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.23/3,086.55 = 1,777.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.23x = 3,086.55 × 1,777.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.23x = 5,485,138.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,485,138.87/2,062.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.81

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