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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620, 3,929.40 and 976.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620, 3,929.40 and 976.72 is: 1,464.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620 : 3,929.40 = 976.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620/3,929.40 = 976.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620x = 3,929.40 × 976.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620x = 3,837,923.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,923.57/2,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.86

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