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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.84, 3,412.44 and 977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.84, 3,412.44 and 977.40 is: 1,466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.84 : 3,412.44 = 977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.84/3,412.44 = 977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.84x = 3,412.44 × 977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.84x = 3,335,318.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,318.86/2,274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.18

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