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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.73, 4,465.44 and 1,416.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.73, 4,465.44 and 1,416.53 is: 2,124.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.73 : 4,465.44 = 1,416.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.73/4,465.44 = 1,416.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.73x = 4,465.44 × 1,416.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.73x = 6,325,407.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,325,407.40/2,977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.24

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