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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.00, 3,931.55 and 976.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.00, 3,931.55 and 976.67 is: 1,465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.00 : 3,931.55 = 976.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.00/3,931.55 = 976.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.00x = 3,931.55 × 976.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.00x = 3,839,809.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,809.72/2,621.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.02

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