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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.67, 3,028.38 and 978.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.67, 3,028.38 and 978.53 is: 1,465.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.67 : 3,028.38 = 978.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.67/3,028.38 = 978.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.67x = 3,028.38 × 978.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.67x = 2,963,345.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,345.54/2,021.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.79

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