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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.66, 3,806.67 and 978.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.66, 3,806.67 and 978.41 is: 1,467.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.66 : 3,806.67 = 978.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.66/3,806.67 = 978.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.66x = 3,806.67 × 978.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.66x = 3,724,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,483.99/2,537.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.68

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