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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.04, 4,459.47 and 2,540.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.04, 4,459.47 and 2,540.25 is: 3,805.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.04 : 4,459.47 = 2,540.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.04/4,459.47 = 2,540.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.04x = 4,459.47 × 2,540.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.04x = 11,328,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,328,168.67/2,977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.18

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