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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.63, 3,924.87 and 972.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.63, 3,924.87 and 972.19 is: 1,458.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.63 : 3,924.87 = 972.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.63/3,924.87 = 972.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.63x = 3,924.87 × 972.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.63x = 3,815,719.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,719.37/2,616.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.26

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