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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.16, 4,014.90 and 945.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.16, 4,014.90 and 945.38 is: 1,417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.16 : 4,014.90 = 945.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.16/4,014.90 = 945.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.16x = 4,014.90 × 945.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.16x = 3,795,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,606.16/2,677.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.77

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