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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.06, 3,197.14 and 977.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.06, 3,197.14 and 977.62 is: 1,466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.06 : 3,197.14 = 977.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.06/3,197.14 = 977.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.06x = 3,197.14 × 977.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.06x = 3,125,588.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,588.01/2,131.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.68

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