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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.10, 3,934.26 and 979.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.10, 3,934.26 and 979.44 is: 1,469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.10 : 3,934.26 = 979.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.10/3,934.26 = 979.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.10x = 3,934.26 × 979.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.10x = 3,853,371.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,371.61/2,623.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.01

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