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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.38, 3,656.43 and 977.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.38, 3,656.43 and 977.78 is: 1,465.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.38 : 3,656.43 = 977.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.38/3,656.43 = 977.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.38x = 3,656.43 × 977.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.38x = 3,575,184.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,184.13/2,439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.61

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