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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.56, 3,938.75 and 982.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.56, 3,938.75 and 982.34 is: 1,473.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.56 : 3,938.75 = 982.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.56/3,938.75 = 982.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.56x = 3,938.75 × 982.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.56x = 3,869,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,191.68/2,625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.66

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