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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.16, 3,440.27 and 976.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.16, 3,440.27 and 976.98 is: 1,465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.16 : 3,440.27 = 976.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.16/3,440.27 = 976.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.16x = 3,440.27 × 976.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.16x = 3,361,070.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,070.10/2,293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.70

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