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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.78, 3,937.20 and 981.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.78, 3,937.20 and 981.46 is: 1,472.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.78 : 3,937.20 = 981.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.78/3,937.20 = 981.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.78x = 3,937.20 × 981.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.78x = 3,864,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,204.31/2,623.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.76

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