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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.88, 3,324 and 1,977.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.88, 3,324 and 1,977.88 is: 2,960.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.88 : 3,324 = 1,977.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.88/3,324 = 1,977.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.88x = 3,324 × 1,977.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.88x = 6,574,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,574,473.12/2,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.30

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