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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.13, 2,866.44 and 1,291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.13, 2,866.44 and 1,291.17 is: 1,781.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.13 : 2,866.44 = 1,291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.13/2,866.44 = 1,291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.13x = 2,866.44 × 1,291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.13x = 3,701,061.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,061.33/2,077.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.82

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