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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.67, 4,063.62 and 977.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.67, 4,063.62 and 977.30 is: 1,466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.67 : 4,063.62 = 977.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.67/4,063.62 = 977.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.67x = 4,063.62 × 977.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.67x = 3,971,355.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,355.51/2,708.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.16

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