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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.26, 4,458.54 and 2,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.26, 4,458.54 and 2,049.68 is: 3,069.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.26 : 4,458.54 = 2,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.26/4,458.54 = 2,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.26x = 4,458.54 × 2,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.26x = 9,138,580.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,138,580.27/2,977.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.46

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