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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.80, 5,489.37 and 2,209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.80, 5,489.37 and 2,209.36 is: 3,048.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.80 : 5,489.37 = 2,209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.80/5,489.37 = 2,209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.80x = 5,489.37 × 2,209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.80x = 12,127,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,127,994.50/3,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.92

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