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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.86, 3,931.29 and 977.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.86, 3,931.29 and 977.58 is: 1,466.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.86 : 3,931.29 = 977.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.86/3,931.29 = 977.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.86x = 3,931.29 × 977.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.86x = 3,843,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,150.48/2,620.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.37

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