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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.16, 2,865.96 and 1,180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.16, 2,865.96 and 1,180.94 is: 1,629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.16 : 2,865.96 = 1,180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.16/2,865.96 = 1,180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.16x = 2,865.96 × 1,180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.16x = 3,384,526.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384,526.80/2,077.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.40

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