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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.72, 3,315.56 and 977.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.72, 3,315.56 and 977.45 is: 1,465.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.72 : 3,315.56 = 977.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.72/3,315.56 = 977.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.72x = 3,315.56 × 977.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.72x = 3,240,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,772.66/2,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.94

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