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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.37, 4,466.09 and 2,052.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.37, 4,466.09 and 2,052.68 is: 3,079.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.37 : 4,466.09 = 2,052.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.37/4,466.09 = 2,052.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.37x = 4,466.09 × 2,052.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.37x = 9,167,453.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,167,453.62/2,977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.04

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