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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.33, 3,656.95 and 977.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.33, 3,656.95 and 977.09 is: 1,465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.33 : 3,656.95 = 977.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.33/3,656.95 = 977.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.33x = 3,656.95 × 977.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.33x = 3,573,169.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,169.28/2,438.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.42

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