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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.75, 4,466.63 and 925.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.75, 4,466.63 and 925.75 is: 1,388.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.75 : 4,466.63 = 925.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.75/4,466.63 = 925.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.75x = 4,466.63 × 925.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.75x = 4,134,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,982.72/2,977.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.63

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