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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.23, 2,950.49 and 1,714.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.23, 2,950.49 and 1,714.79 is: 2,558.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.23 : 2,950.49 = 1,714.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.23/2,950.49 = 1,714.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.23x = 2,950.49 × 1,714.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.23x = 5,059,470.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059,470.75/1,977.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.87

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