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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.38, 4,388.19 and 977.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.38, 4,388.19 and 977.78 is: 1,466.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.38 : 4,388.19 = 977.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.38/4,388.19 = 977.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.38x = 4,388.19 × 977.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.38x = 4,290,684.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,684.42/2,925.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.71

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