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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.22, 3,028.41 and 977.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.22, 3,028.41 and 977.10 is: 1,466.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.22 : 3,028.41 = 977.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.22/3,028.41 = 977.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.22x = 3,028.41 × 977.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.22x = 2,959,059.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,059.41/2,018.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.17

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