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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.80, 3,117.10 and 981.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.80, 3,117.10 and 981.86 is: 1,472.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.80 : 3,117.10 = 981.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.80/3,117.10 = 981.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.80x = 3,117.10 × 981.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.80x = 3,060,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,555.81/2,077.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.98

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