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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.72, 3,935.14 and 979.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.72, 3,935.14 and 979.83 is: 1,469.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.72 : 3,935.14 = 979.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.72/3,935.14 = 979.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.72x = 3,935.14 × 979.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.72x = 3,855,768.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,768.23/2,623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.58

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