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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.72, 3,924.07 and 972.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.72, 3,924.07 and 972.90 is: 1,458.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.72 : 3,924.07 = 972.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.72/3,924.07 = 972.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.72x = 3,924.07 × 972.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.72x = 3,817,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,703.22/2,616.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.97

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