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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.62, 4,466.46 and 2,052.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.62, 4,466.46 and 2,052.93 is: 3,079.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.62 : 4,466.46 = 2,052.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.62/4,466.46 = 2,052.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.62x = 4,466.46 × 2,052.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.62x = 9,169,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,169,329.73/2,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.42

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