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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.25, 3,440.37 and 977.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.25, 3,440.37 and 977.00 is: 1,465.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.25 : 3,440.37 = 977.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.25/3,440.37 = 977.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.25x = 3,440.37 × 977.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.25x = 3,361,227.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,227.95/2,293.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.71

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