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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.45, 3,114.06 and 777.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.45, 3,114.06 and 777.61 is: 1,166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.45 : 3,114.06 = 777.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.45/3,114.06 = 777.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.45x = 3,114.06 × 777.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.45x = 2,421,520.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,520.31/2,076.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.19

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