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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.41, 2,963.39 and 1,154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.41, 2,963.39 and 1,154.55 is: 1,730.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.41 : 2,963.39 = 1,154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.41/2,963.39 = 1,154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.41x = 2,963.39 × 1,154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.41x = 3,421,387.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,387.26/1,977.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.23

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