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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.16, 3,314.07 and 977.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.16, 3,314.07 and 977.17 is: 1,464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.16 : 3,314.07 = 977.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.16/3,314.07 = 977.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.16x = 3,314.07 × 977.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.16x = 3,238,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,409.78/2,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.58

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