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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.66, 3,930.66 and 977.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.66, 3,930.66 and 977.76 is: 1,465.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.66 : 3,930.66 = 977.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.66/3,930.66 = 977.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.66x = 3,930.66 × 977.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.66x = 3,843,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,242.12/2,621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.96

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