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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.11, 2,927.70 and 977.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.11, 2,927.70 and 977.22 is: 1,466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.11 : 2,927.70 = 977.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.11/2,927.70 = 977.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.11x = 2,927.70 × 977.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.11x = 2,861,006.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,006.99/1,951.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.35

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