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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.77, 3,115.70 and 778.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.77, 3,115.70 and 778.25 is: 1,167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.77 : 3,115.70 = 778.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.77/3,115.70 = 778.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.77x = 3,115.70 × 778.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.77x = 2,424,793.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,793.53/2,076.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.58

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