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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.22, 3,939.36 and 981.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.22, 3,939.36 and 981.88 is: 1,473.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.22 : 3,939.36 = 981.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.22/3,939.36 = 981.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.22x = 3,939.36 × 981.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.22x = 3,867,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,978.80/2,625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.39

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