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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.13, 4,295.76 and 1,977.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.13, 4,295.76 and 1,977.70 is: 2,728.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.13 : 4,295.76 = 1,977.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.13/4,295.76 = 1,977.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.13x = 4,295.76 × 1,977.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.13x = 8,495,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,495,724.55/3,114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.12

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