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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.50, 3,930.96 and 976.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.50, 3,930.96 and 976.65 is: 1,465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.50 : 3,930.96 = 976.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.50/3,930.96 = 976.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.50x = 3,930.96 × 976.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.50x = 3,839,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,172.08/2,620.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.05

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