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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.93, 4,466.93 and 1,418.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.93, 4,466.93 and 1,418.09 is: 2,127.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.93 : 4,466.93 = 1,418.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.93/4,466.93 = 1,418.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.93x = 4,466.93 × 1,418.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.93x = 6,334,508.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,334,508.76/2,977.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.15

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