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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.10, 7,460.70 and 2,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.10, 7,460.70 and 2,377 is: 3,563.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.10 : 7,460.70 = 2,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.10/7,460.70 = 2,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.10x = 7,460.70 × 2,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.10x = 17,734,083.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,734,083.90/4,977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.14

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