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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.60, 4,767.44 and 2,014.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.60, 4,767.44 and 2,014.85 is: 3,022.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.60 : 4,767.44 = 2,014.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.60/4,767.44 = 2,014.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.60x = 4,767.44 × 2,014.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.60x = 9,605,642.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,605,642.57/3,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.92

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