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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.38, 3,116.61 and 760.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.38, 3,116.61 and 760.95 is: 1,141.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.38 : 3,116.61 = 760.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.38/3,116.61 = 760.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.38x = 3,116.61 × 760.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.38x = 2,371,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,584.38/2,077.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.62

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