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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.54, 2,966.20 and 1,003.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.54, 2,966.20 and 1,003.61 is: 1,505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.54 : 2,966.20 = 1,003.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.54/2,966.20 = 1,003.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.54x = 2,966.20 × 1,003.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.54x = 2,976,907.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,907.98/1,977.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.36

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