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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.78, 3,117.20 and 691.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.78, 3,117.20 and 691.11 is: 1,036.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.78 : 3,117.20 = 691.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.78/3,117.20 = 691.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.78x = 3,117.20 × 691.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.78x = 2,154,328.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,328.09/2,077.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.84

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