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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.20, 4,463.28 and 1,127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.20, 4,463.28 and 1,127.30 is: 1,689.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.20 : 4,463.28 = 1,127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.20/4,463.28 = 1,127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.20x = 4,463.28 × 1,127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.20x = 5,031,433.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,031,433.23/2,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.99

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