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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.48, 4,099.57 and 2,528.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.48, 4,099.57 and 2,528.43 is: 3,481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.48 : 4,099.57 = 2,528.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.48/4,099.57 = 2,528.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.48x = 4,099.57 × 2,528.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.48x = 10,365,475.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,365,475.78/2,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.29

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