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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.52, 5,932.84 and 2,977.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.52, 5,932.84 and 2,977.44 is: 4,106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.52 : 5,932.84 = 2,977.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.52/5,932.84 = 2,977.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.52x = 5,932.84 × 2,977.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.52x = 17,664,675.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,664,675.13/4,301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.61

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