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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.04, 3,115.16 and 778.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.04, 3,115.16 and 778.16 is: 1,167.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.04 : 3,115.16 = 778.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.04/3,115.16 = 778.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.04x = 3,115.16 × 778.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.04x = 2,424,092.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,092.91/2,077.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.09

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