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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.76, 2,867.18 and 1,181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.76, 2,867.18 and 1,181.48 is: 1,630.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.76 : 2,867.18 = 1,181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.76/2,867.18 = 1,181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.76x = 2,867.18 × 1,181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.76x = 3,387,515.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,515.83/2,077.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.37

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