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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.84, 3,198.12 and 977.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.84, 3,198.12 and 977.68 is: 1,466.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.84 : 3,198.12 = 977.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.84/3,198.12 = 977.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.84x = 3,198.12 × 977.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.84x = 3,126,737.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,737.96/2,131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.69

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