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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.42, 4,444.45 and 2,757.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.42, 4,444.45 and 2,757.82 is: 4,116.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.42 : 4,444.45 = 2,757.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.42/4,444.45 = 2,757.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.42x = 4,444.45 × 2,757.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.42x = 12,256,979.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,256,979.31/2,977.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.64

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