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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.24, 3,116.26 and 1,152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.24, 3,116.26 and 1,152.30 is: 1,728.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.24 : 3,116.26 = 1,152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.24/3,116.26 = 1,152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.24x = 3,116.26 × 1,152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.24x = 3,590,866.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,866.40/2,077.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.67

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