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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.67, 3,931.67 and 977.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.67, 3,931.67 and 977.27 is: 1,466.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.67 : 3,931.67 = 977.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.67/3,931.67 = 977.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.67x = 3,931.67 × 977.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.67x = 3,842,298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,298.25/2,620.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.15

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