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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.10, 3,925.80 and 973.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.10, 3,925.80 and 973.80 is: 1,460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.10 : 3,925.80 = 973.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.10/3,925.80 = 973.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.10x = 3,925.80 × 973.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.10x = 3,822,944.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,944.04/2,618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.20

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