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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.54, 3,934.37 and 978.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.54, 3,934.37 and 978.19 is: 1,468.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.54 : 3,934.37 = 978.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.54/3,934.37 = 978.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.54x = 3,934.37 × 978.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.54x = 3,848,546.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,546.66/2,621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.05

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