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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.72, 4,916.40 and 1,978.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.72, 4,916.40 and 1,978.84 is: 2,968.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.72 : 4,916.40 = 1,978.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.72/4,916.40 = 1,978.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.72x = 4,916.40 × 1,978.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.72x = 9,728,768.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,728,768.98/3,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968.15

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