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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.06, 3,775.59 and 978.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.06, 3,775.59 and 978.06 is: 1,467.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.06 : 3,775.59 = 978.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.06/3,775.59 = 978.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.06x = 3,775.59 × 978.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.06x = 3,692,753.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,753.56/2,517.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.09

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