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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.48, 3,114.61 and 777.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.48, 3,114.61 and 777.85 is: 1,166.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.48 : 3,114.61 = 777.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.48/3,114.61 = 777.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.48x = 3,114.61 × 777.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.48x = 2,422,699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,699.39/2,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.73

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