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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.80, 3,113.98 and 843.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.80, 3,113.98 and 843.76 is: 1,264.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.80 : 3,113.98 = 843.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.80/3,113.98 = 843.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.80x = 3,113.98 × 843.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.80x = 2,627,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,451.76/2,077.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.54

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