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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.68, 4,101.60 and 1,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.68, 4,101.60 and 1,977 is: 2,728.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.68 : 4,101.60 = 1,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.68/4,101.60 = 1,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.68x = 4,101.60 × 1,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.68x = 8,108,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,108,863.20/2,971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.71

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