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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.36, 4,468.94 and 1,418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.36, 4,468.94 and 1,418.40 is: 2,128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.36 : 4,468.94 = 1,418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.36/4,468.94 = 1,418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.36x = 4,468.94 × 1,418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.36x = 6,338,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,744.50/2,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.98

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