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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.82, 2,968.19 and 937.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.82, 2,968.19 and 937.82 is: 1,407.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.82 : 2,968.19 = 937.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.82/2,968.19 = 937.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.82x = 2,968.19 × 937.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.82x = 2,783,639.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,639.47/1,977.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.43

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