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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.08, 3,779.40 and 981

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.08, 3,779.40 and 981 is: 1,470.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.08 : 3,779.40 = 981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.08/3,779.40 = 981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.08x = 3,779.40 × 981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.08x = 3,707,591.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,591.40/2,521.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.64

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