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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.16, 3,656.88 and 977.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.16, 3,656.88 and 977.28 is: 1,465.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.16 : 3,656.88 = 977.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.16/3,656.88 = 977.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.16x = 3,656.88 × 977.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.16x = 3,573,795.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,795.69/2,438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.78

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