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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.03, 3,441.81 and 977.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.03, 3,441.81 and 977.73 is: 1,466.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.03 : 3,441.81 = 977.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.03/3,441.81 = 977.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.03x = 3,441.81 × 977.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.03x = 3,365,138.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,138.79/2,294.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.91

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