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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.78, 3,114.44 and 1,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.78, 3,114.44 and 1,035.72 is: 1,552.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.78 : 3,114.44 = 1,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.78/3,114.44 = 1,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.78x = 3,114.44 × 1,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.78x = 3,225,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,687.80/2,077.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.47

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