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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.64, 3,112.56 and 777.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.64, 3,112.56 and 777.28 is: 1,165.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.64 : 3,112.56 = 777.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.64/3,112.56 = 777.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.64x = 3,112.56 × 777.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.64x = 2,419,330.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,330.64/2,076.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.02

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