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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.77, 2,863.95 and 1,807.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.77, 2,863.95 and 1,807.89 is: 2,491.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.77 : 2,863.95 = 1,807.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.77/2,863.95 = 1,807.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.77x = 2,863.95 × 1,807.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.77x = 5,177,721.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,177,721.83/2,077.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.97

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