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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.76, 3,111.06 and 1,523.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.76, 3,111.06 and 1,523.72 is: 2,281.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.76 : 3,111.06 = 1,523.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.76/3,111.06 = 1,523.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.76x = 3,111.06 × 1,523.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.76x = 4,740,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,384.34/2,077.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.49

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