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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.62, 3,806.95 and 977.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.62, 3,806.95 and 977.62 is: 1,466.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.62 : 3,806.95 = 977.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.62/3,806.95 = 977.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.62x = 3,806.95 × 977.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.62x = 3,721,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,750.46/2,537.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.63

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