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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.55, 3,659.73 and 978.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.55, 3,659.73 and 978.66 is: 1,468.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.55 : 3,659.73 = 978.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.55/3,659.73 = 978.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.55x = 3,659.73 × 978.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.55x = 3,581,631.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,631.36/2,438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.75

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