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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.48, 3,024.81 and 977.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.48, 3,024.81 and 977.36 is: 1,466.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.48 : 3,024.81 = 977.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.48/3,024.81 = 977.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.48x = 3,024.81 × 977.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.48x = 2,956,313.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,313.18/2,016.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.08

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