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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.77, 5,489.34 and 2,209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.77, 5,489.34 and 2,209.40 is: 3,048.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.77 : 5,489.34 = 2,209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.77/5,489.34 = 2,209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.77x = 5,489.34 × 2,209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.77x = 12,128,147.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,128,147.80/3,977.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.98

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