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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.29, 3,928.44 and 976.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.29, 3,928.44 and 976.18 is: 1,462.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.29 : 3,928.44 = 976.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.29/3,928.44 = 976.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.29x = 3,928.44 × 976.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.29x = 3,834,851.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,851.08/2,621.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.96

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