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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.34, 3,930.32 and 976.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.34, 3,930.32 and 976.25 is: 1,464.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.34 : 3,930.32 = 976.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.34/3,930.32 = 976.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.34x = 3,930.32 × 976.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.34x = 3,836,987.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,987.17/2,619.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.87

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