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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.91, 4,468.92 and 1,336.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.91, 4,468.92 and 1,336.29 is: 2,005.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.91 : 4,468.92 = 1,336.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.91/4,468.92 = 1,336.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.91x = 4,468.92 × 1,336.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.91x = 5,971,766.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,971,766.43/2,977.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.35

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