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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.47, 3,928.77 and 975.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.47, 3,928.77 and 975.58 is: 1,463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.47 : 3,928.77 = 975.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.47/3,928.77 = 975.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.47x = 3,928.77 × 975.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.47x = 3,832,819.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,819.61/2,619.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.20

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