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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.97, 4,399.92 and 1,177.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.97, 4,399.92 and 1,177.97 is: 1,767.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.97 : 4,399.92 = 1,177.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.97/4,399.92 = 1,177.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.97x = 4,399.92 × 1,177.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.97x = 5,182,951.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182,951.76/2,932.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.14

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