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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.36, 2,966.08 and 1,245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.36, 2,966.08 and 1,245.92 is: 1,868.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.36 : 2,966.08 = 1,245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.36/2,966.08 = 1,245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.36x = 2,966.08 × 1,245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.36x = 3,695,498.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,498.39/1,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.91

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