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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.88, 4,063.80 and 977.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.88, 4,063.80 and 977.28 is: 1,466.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.88 : 4,063.80 = 977.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.88/4,063.80 = 977.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.88x = 4,063.80 × 977.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.88x = 3,971,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,470.46/2,708.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.09

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