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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.09, 3,929.15 and 976.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.09, 3,929.15 and 976.51 is: 1,463.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.09 : 3,929.15 = 976.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.09/3,929.15 = 976.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.09x = 3,929.15 × 976.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.09x = 3,836,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,849.38/2,621.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.84

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