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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.60, 3,114.76 and 777.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.60, 3,114.76 and 777.07 is: 1,166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.60 : 3,114.76 = 777.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.60/3,114.76 = 777.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.60x = 3,114.76 × 777.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.60x = 2,420,386.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,386.55/2,075.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.11

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