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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.80, 3,929.89 and 976.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.80, 3,929.89 and 976.34 is: 1,464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.80 : 3,929.89 = 976.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.80/3,929.89 = 976.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.80x = 3,929.89 × 976.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.80x = 3,836,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,908.80/2,619.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.58

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