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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.22, 3,930.47 and 976.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.22, 3,930.47 and 976.42 is: 1,464.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.22 : 3,930.47 = 976.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.22/3,930.47 = 976.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.22x = 3,930.47 × 976.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.22x = 3,837,774.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,774.81/2,621.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.12

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