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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.13, 3,929.58 and 977.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.13, 3,929.58 and 977.45 is: 1,465.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.13 : 3,929.58 = 977.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.13/3,929.58 = 977.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.13x = 3,929.58 × 977.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.13x = 3,840,967.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,967.97/2,620.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.95

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