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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.31, 4,201.97 and 977.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.31, 4,201.97 and 977.31 is: 1,465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.31 : 4,201.97 = 977.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.31/4,201.97 = 977.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.31x = 4,201.97 × 977.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.31x = 4,106,627.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,627.30/2,801.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.97

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