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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.34, 3,440.46 and 977.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.34, 3,440.46 and 977.07 is: 1,465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.34 : 3,440.46 = 977.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.34/3,440.46 = 977.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.34x = 3,440.46 × 977.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.34x = 3,361,583.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,583.15/2,293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.80

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