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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.98, 4,558.98 and 1,977.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.98, 4,558.98 and 1,977.72 is: 2,729.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.98 : 4,558.98 = 1,977.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.98/4,558.98 = 1,977.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.98x = 4,558.98 × 1,977.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.98x = 9,016,376.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,016,376.25/3,302.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,729.77

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