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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.20, 4,465.80 and 2,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.20, 4,465.80 and 2,102.40 is: 3,153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.20 : 4,465.80 = 2,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.20/4,465.80 = 2,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.20x = 4,465.80 × 2,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.20x = 9,388,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,388,897.92/2,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.60

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