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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.26, 4,387.90 and 977.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.26, 4,387.90 and 977.45 is: 1,466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.26 : 4,387.90 = 977.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.26/4,387.90 = 977.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.26x = 4,387.90 × 977.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.26x = 4,288,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,952.86/2,925.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.18

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