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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.66, 3,928 and 974.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.66, 3,928 and 974.78 is: 1,462.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.66 : 3,928 = 974.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.66/3,928 = 974.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.66x = 3,928 × 974.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.66x = 3,828,935.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,935.84/2,618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.17

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