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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.89, 4,764.62 and 1,398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.89, 4,764.62 and 1,398.08 is: 2,096.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.89 : 4,764.62 = 1,398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.89/4,764.62 = 1,398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.89x = 4,764.62 × 1,398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.89x = 6,661,324.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,661,324.85/3,177.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.15

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