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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.48, 4,462.62 and 1,244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.48, 4,462.62 and 1,244.08 is: 1,864.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.48 : 4,462.62 = 1,244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.48/4,462.62 = 1,244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.48x = 4,462.62 × 1,244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.48x = 5,551,856.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,551,856.29/2,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.62

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