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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.32, 3,411 and 977.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.32, 3,411 and 977.64 is: 1,465.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.32 : 3,411 = 977.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.32/3,411 = 977.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.32x = 3,411 × 977.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.32x = 3,334,730.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,730.04/2,275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.61

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