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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.18, 3,114.38 and 777.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.18, 3,114.38 and 777.02 is: 1,166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.18 : 3,114.38 = 777.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.18/3,114.38 = 777.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.18x = 3,114.38 × 777.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.18x = 2,419,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,935.55/2,075.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.13

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