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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.68, 2,867.40 and 1,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.68, 2,867.40 and 1,552.80 is: 2,143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.68 : 2,867.40 = 1,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.68/2,867.40 = 1,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.68x = 2,867.40 × 1,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.68x = 4,452,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,498.72/2,077.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.01

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