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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.14, 3,450.33 and 1,977.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.14, 3,450.33 and 1,977.12 is: 2,731.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.14 : 3,450.33 = 1,977.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.14/3,450.33 = 1,977.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.14x = 3,450.33 × 1,977.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.14x = 6,821,716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,821,716.45/2,497.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,731.81

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