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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.44, 3,117.81 and 779.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.44, 3,117.81 and 779.89 is: 1,169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.44 : 3,117.81 = 779.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.44/3,117.81 = 779.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.44x = 3,117.81 × 779.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.44x = 2,431,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,548.84/2,078.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.89

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