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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.40, 4,466.58 and 1,333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.40, 4,466.58 and 1,333.94 is: 2,001.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.40 : 4,466.58 = 1,333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.40/4,466.58 = 1,333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.40x = 4,466.58 × 1,333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.40x = 5,958,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,958,149.73/2,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.13

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