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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.78, 3,106.04 and 1,377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.78, 3,106.04 and 1,377.23 is: 2,066.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.78 : 3,106.04 = 1,377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.78/3,106.04 = 1,377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.78x = 3,106.04 × 1,377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.78x = 4,277,709.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,709.05/2,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.75

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