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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.97, 2,977.92 and 997.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.97, 2,977.92 and 997.77 is: 1,496.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.97 : 2,977.92 = 997.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.97/2,977.92 = 997.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.97x = 2,977.92 × 997.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.97x = 2,971,279.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,279.24/1,985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.14

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