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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.55, 3,114.83 and 1,074.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.55, 3,114.83 and 1,074.41 is: 1,610.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.55 : 3,114.83 = 1,074.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.55/3,114.83 = 1,074.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.55x = 3,114.83 × 1,074.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.55x = 3,346,617.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,617.79/2,077.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.85

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