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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.68, 3,932.82 and 979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.68, 3,932.82 and 979.20 is: 1,467.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.68 : 3,932.82 = 979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.68/3,932.82 = 979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.68x = 3,932.82 × 979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.68x = 3,851,017.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,017.34/2,623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.79

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