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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.81, 4,465.80 and 2,059.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.81, 4,465.80 and 2,059.27 is: 3,088.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.81 : 4,465.80 = 2,059.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.81/4,465.80 = 2,059.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.81x = 4,465.80 × 2,059.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.81x = 9,196,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,196,276.80/2,977.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.27

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