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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.96, 2,964.43 and 935.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.96, 2,964.43 and 935.66 is: 1,402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.96 : 2,964.43 = 935.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.96/2,964.43 = 935.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.96x = 2,964.43 × 935.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.96x = 2,773,698.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,698.57/1,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.30

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