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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.65, 3,116.48 and 1,421.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.65, 3,116.48 and 1,421.55 is: 2,132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.65 : 3,116.48 = 1,421.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.65/3,116.48 = 1,421.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.65x = 3,116.48 × 1,421.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.65x = 4,430,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,225.04/2,077.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.33

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