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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.36, 3,116.06 and 1,154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.36, 3,116.06 and 1,154.72 is: 1,732.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.36 : 3,116.06 = 1,154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.36/3,116.06 = 1,154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.36x = 3,116.06 × 1,154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.36x = 3,598,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,176.80/2,077.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.09

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