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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.81, 3,115.96 and 761.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.81, 3,115.96 and 761.13 is: 1,141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.81 : 3,115.96 = 761.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.81/3,115.96 = 761.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.81x = 3,115.96 × 761.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.81x = 2,371,650.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,650.63/2,077.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.42

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