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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.77, 5,489.90 and 2,384.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.77, 5,489.90 and 2,384.50 is: 3,290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.77 : 5,489.90 = 2,384.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.77/5,489.90 = 2,384.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.77x = 5,489.90 × 2,384.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.77x = 13,090,666.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,090,666.55/3,977.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.96

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