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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.35, 3,116.48 and 761.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.35, 3,116.48 and 761.05 is: 1,141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.35 : 3,116.48 = 761.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.35/3,116.48 = 761.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.35x = 3,116.48 × 761.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.35x = 2,371,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,779.66/2,077.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.74

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