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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.44, 7,545.66 and 2,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.44, 7,545.66 and 2,977 is: 4,465.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.44 : 7,545.66 = 2,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.44/7,545.66 = 2,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.44x = 7,545.66 × 2,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.44x = 22,463,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,463,429.82/5,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.50

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