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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.77, 4,464.63 and 1,514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.77, 4,464.63 and 1,514.10 is: 2,270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.77 : 4,464.63 = 1,514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.77/4,464.63 = 1,514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.77x = 4,464.63 × 1,514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.77x = 6,759,896.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,759,896.28/2,977.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.12

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