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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.44, 3,116.28 and 778.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.44, 3,116.28 and 778.92 is: 1,168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.44 : 3,116.28 = 778.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.44/3,116.28 = 778.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.44x = 3,116.28 × 778.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.44x = 2,427,332.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,332.82/2,077.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.42

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