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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.12, 3,326.88 and 1,977.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.12, 3,326.88 and 1,977.12 is: 2,962.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.12 : 3,326.88 = 1,977.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.12/3,326.88 = 1,977.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.12x = 3,326.88 × 1,977.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.12x = 6,577,640.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,577,640.99/2,220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.74

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