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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.20, 3,115.73 and 844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.20, 3,115.73 and 844.28 is: 1,266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.20 : 3,115.73 = 844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.20/3,115.73 = 844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.20x = 3,115.73 × 844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.20x = 2,630,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,546.74/2,077.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.39

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