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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.77, 4,461.57 and 2,357.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.77, 4,461.57 and 2,357.77 is: 3,537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.77 : 4,461.57 = 2,357.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.77/4,461.57 = 2,357.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.77x = 4,461.57 × 2,357.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.77x = 10,519,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,519,355.90/2,973.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.38

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