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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.97, 3,417.57 and 1,304.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.97, 3,417.57 and 1,304.77 is: 1,957.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.97 : 3,417.57 = 1,304.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.97/3,417.57 = 1,304.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.97x = 3,417.57 × 1,304.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.97x = 4,459,142.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,459,142.81/2,277.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.51

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