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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.06, 4,657.99 and 1,977.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.06, 4,657.99 and 1,977.81 is: 2,729.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.06 : 4,657.99 = 1,977.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.06/4,657.99 = 1,977.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.06x = 4,657.99 × 1,977.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.06x = 9,212,619.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,212,619.20/3,375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,729.62

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