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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.96, 5,045.59 and 1,977.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.96, 5,045.59 and 1,977.41 is: 2,964.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.96 : 5,045.59 = 1,977.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.96/5,045.59 = 1,977.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.96x = 5,045.59 × 1,977.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.96x = 9,977,215.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,977,215.21/3,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.16

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