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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.80, 3,931.47 and 976.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.80, 3,931.47 and 976.91 is: 1,465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.80 : 3,931.47 = 976.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.80/3,931.47 = 976.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.80x = 3,931.47 × 976.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.80x = 3,840,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,672.70/2,620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.46

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