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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.35, 3,932.15 and 976.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.35, 3,932.15 and 976.93 is: 1,466.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.35 : 3,932.15 = 976.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.35/3,932.15 = 976.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.35x = 3,932.15 × 976.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.35x = 3,841,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841,420.58/2,620.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.00

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