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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.59, 3,116.26 and 778.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.59, 3,116.26 and 778.06 is: 1,167.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.59 : 3,116.26 = 778.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.59/3,116.26 = 778.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.59x = 3,116.26 × 778.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.59x = 2,424,637.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,637.26/2,076.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.61

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