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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.48, 3,314.99 and 977.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.48, 3,314.99 and 977.86 is: 1,466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.48 : 3,314.99 = 977.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.48/3,314.99 = 977.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.48x = 3,314.99 × 977.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.48x = 3,241,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,590.28/2,210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.47

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