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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.58, 4,803.48 and 1,977.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.58, 4,803.48 and 1,977.84 is: 2,960.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.58 : 4,803.48 = 1,977.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.58/4,803.48 = 1,977.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.58x = 4,803.48 × 1,977.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.58x = 9,500,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,500,514.88/3,209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.05

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