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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.54, 3,483.11 and 1,977.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.54, 3,483.11 and 1,977.48 is: 2,966.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.54 : 3,483.11 = 1,977.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.54/3,483.11 = 1,977.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.54x = 3,483.11 × 1,977.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.54x = 6,887,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,887,780.36/2,321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.90

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