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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.49, 4,064.51 and 977.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.49, 4,064.51 and 977.71 is: 1,466.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.49 : 4,064.51 = 977.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.49/4,064.51 = 977.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.49x = 4,064.51 × 977.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.49x = 3,973,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,897.02/2,709.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.66

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