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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.73, 4,466.79 and 1,516.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.73, 4,466.79 and 1,516.49 is: 2,274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.73 : 4,466.79 = 1,516.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.73/4,466.79 = 1,516.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.73x = 4,466.79 × 1,516.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.73x = 6,773,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,773,820.03/2,977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.83

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