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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.08, 4,387.84 and 977.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.08, 4,387.84 and 977.28 is: 1,466.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.08 : 4,387.84 = 977.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.08/4,387.84 = 977.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.08x = 4,387.84 × 977.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.08x = 4,288,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,145.83/2,925.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.00

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