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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.76, 3,116.64 and 923.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.76, 3,116.64 and 923.51 is: 1,385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.76 : 3,116.64 = 923.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.76/3,116.64 = 923.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.76x = 3,116.64 × 923.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.76x = 2,878,248.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,248.21/2,077.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.27

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