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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.85, 3,117.02 and 762.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.85, 3,117.02 and 762.01 is: 1,143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.85 : 3,117.02 = 762.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.85/3,117.02 = 762.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.85x = 3,117.02 × 762.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.85x = 2,375,188.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,188.81/2,077.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.10

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