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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.44, 2,967.99 and 1,004.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.44, 2,967.99 and 1,004.23 is: 1,507.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.44 : 2,967.99 = 1,004.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.44/2,967.99 = 1,004.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.44x = 2,967.99 × 1,004.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.44x = 2,980,544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,544.60/1,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.27

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