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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.16, 3,440.66 and 977.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.16, 3,440.66 and 977.22 is: 1,466.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.16 : 3,440.66 = 977.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.16/3,440.66 = 977.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.16x = 3,440.66 × 977.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.16x = 3,362,276.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,276.88/2,293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.22

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