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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.19, 3,115.23 and 777.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.19, 3,115.23 and 777.76 is: 1,166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.19 : 3,115.23 = 777.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.19/3,115.23 = 777.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.19x = 3,115.23 × 777.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.19x = 2,422,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,901.28/2,076.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.99

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