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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.00, 3,222.54 and 977.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.00, 3,222.54 and 977.38 is: 1,464.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.00 : 3,222.54 = 977.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.00/3,222.54 = 977.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.00x = 3,222.54 × 977.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.00x = 3,149,638.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,638.09/2,150.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.95

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