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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.33, 2,964.70 and 936.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.33, 2,964.70 and 936.77 is: 1,404.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.33 : 2,964.70 = 936.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.33/2,964.70 = 936.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.33x = 2,964.70 × 936.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.33x = 2,777,241.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,241.33/1,977.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.54

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