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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.11, 4,063.94 and 977.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.11, 4,063.94 and 977.33 is: 1,466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.11 : 4,063.94 = 977.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.11/4,063.94 = 977.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.11x = 4,063.94 × 977.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.11x = 3,971,819.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,819.42/2,709.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.10

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