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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.02, 3,925.98 and 976.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.02, 3,925.98 and 976.14 is: 1,462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.02 : 3,925.98 = 976.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.02/3,925.98 = 976.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.02x = 3,925.98 × 976.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.02x = 3,832,306.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,306.12/2,620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.70

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