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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618, 3,926.28 and 975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618, 3,926.28 and 975.20 is: 1,462.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618 : 3,926.28 = 975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618/3,926.28 = 975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618x = 3,926.28 × 975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618x = 3,828,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,908.26/2,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.53

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