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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.82, 4,463.49 and 2,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.82, 4,463.49 and 2,001.50 is: 3,000.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.82 : 4,463.49 = 2,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.82/4,463.49 = 2,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.82x = 4,463.49 × 2,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.82x = 8,933,675.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,933,675.24/2,977.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.07

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