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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.66, 3,117.12 and 844.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.66, 3,117.12 and 844.84 is: 1,267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.66 : 3,117.12 = 844.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.66/3,117.12 = 844.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.66x = 3,117.12 × 844.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.66x = 2,633,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,467.66/2,077.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.52

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