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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.80, 3,441.30 and 977.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.80, 3,441.30 and 977.59 is: 1,466.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.80 : 3,441.30 = 977.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.80/3,441.30 = 977.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.80x = 3,441.30 × 977.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.80x = 3,364,180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,180.47/2,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.64

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