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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.67, 3,808.49 and 978.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.67, 3,808.49 and 978.80 is: 1,467.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.67 : 3,808.49 = 978.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.67/3,808.49 = 978.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.67x = 3,808.49 × 978.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.67x = 3,727,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,750.01/2,539.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.81

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