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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.59, 2,865.18 and 1,377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.59, 2,865.18 and 1,377.75 is: 1,900.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.59 : 2,865.18 = 1,377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.59/2,865.18 = 1,377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.59x = 2,865.18 × 1,377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.59x = 3,947,501.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,501.75/2,077.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.04

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