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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.79, 3,108.81 and 976.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.79, 3,108.81 and 976.62 is: 1,462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.79 : 3,108.81 = 976.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.79/3,108.81 = 976.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.79x = 3,108.81 × 976.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.79x = 3,036,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,126.02/2,075.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.64

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