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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.35, 4,468.27 and 2,038.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.35, 4,468.27 and 2,038.05 is: 3,058.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.35 : 4,468.27 = 2,038.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.35/4,468.27 = 2,038.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.35x = 4,468.27 × 2,038.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.35x = 9,106,557.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,106,557.67/2,977.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.61

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