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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.76, 3,101.44 and 1,831.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.76, 3,101.44 and 1,831.73 is: 2,734.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.76 : 3,101.44 = 1,831.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.76/3,101.44 = 1,831.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.76x = 3,101.44 × 1,831.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.76x = 5,681,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,681,000.69/2,077.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.19

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