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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.83, 4,750.86 and 2,977.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.83, 4,750.86 and 2,977.35 is: 4,106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.83 : 4,750.86 = 2,977.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.83/4,750.86 = 2,977.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.83x = 4,750.86 × 2,977.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.83x = 14,145,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,145,002.00/3,444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.16

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