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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.75, 4,240.06 and 977.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.75, 4,240.06 and 977.70 is: 1,466.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.75 : 4,240.06 = 977.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.75/4,240.06 = 977.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.75x = 4,240.06 × 977.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.75x = 4,145,506.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,506.66/2,826.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.53

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