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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.04, 3,327.99 and 1,977.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.04, 3,327.99 and 1,977.90 is: 2,970.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.04 : 3,327.99 = 1,977.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.04/3,327.99 = 1,977.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.04x = 3,327.99 × 1,977.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.04x = 6,582,431.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,582,431.42/2,216.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,970.36

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