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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.47, 3,139.71 and 777.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.47, 3,139.71 and 777.87 is: 1,166.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.47 : 3,139.71 = 777.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.47/3,139.71 = 777.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.47x = 3,139.71 × 777.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.47x = 2,442,294.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,294.30/2,094.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.07

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