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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.55, 3,929.17 and 975.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.55, 3,929.17 and 975.75 is: 1,463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.55 : 3,929.17 = 975.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.55/3,929.17 = 975.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.55x = 3,929.17 × 975.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.55x = 3,833,887.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,887.63/2,620.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.01

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