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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.60, 4,468.58 and 1,517.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.60, 4,468.58 and 1,517.98 is: 2,278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.60 : 4,468.58 = 1,517.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.60/4,468.58 = 1,517.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.60x = 4,468.58 × 1,517.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.60x = 6,783,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,783,207.48/2,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.08

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