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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.55, 3,415.46 and 977.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.55, 3,415.46 and 977.67 is: 1,466.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.55 : 3,415.46 = 977.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.55/3,415.46 = 977.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.55x = 3,415.46 × 977.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.55x = 3,339,187.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,187.89/2,276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.78

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