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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.39, 2,866.72 and 1,181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.39, 2,866.72 and 1,181.05 is: 1,629.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.39 : 2,866.72 = 1,181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.39/2,866.72 = 1,181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.39x = 2,866.72 × 1,181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.39x = 3,385,739.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,739.66/2,077.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.80

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