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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,442.37, 5,163.08 and 977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,442.37, 5,163.08 and 977.40 is: 1,465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,442.37 : 5,163.08 = 977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,442.37/5,163.08 = 977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,442.37x = 5,163.08 × 977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,442.37x = 5,046,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,046,389.51/3,442.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.97

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