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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.96, 3,413.31 and 977.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.96, 3,413.31 and 977.13 is: 1,465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.96 : 3,413.31 = 977.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.96/3,413.31 = 977.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.96x = 3,413.31 × 977.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.96x = 3,335,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,247.60/2,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.42

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