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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.64, 4,063.56 and 977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.64, 4,063.56 and 977.40 is: 1,466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.64 : 4,063.56 = 977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.64/4,063.56 = 977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.64x = 4,063.56 × 977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.64x = 3,971,723.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,723.54/2,708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.32

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