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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.35, 3,116.45 and 844.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.35, 3,116.45 and 844.76 is: 1,267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.35 : 3,116.45 = 844.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.35/3,116.45 = 844.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.35x = 3,116.45 × 844.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.35x = 2,632,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,652.30/2,077.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.31

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