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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.60, 3,937.38 and 981.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.60, 3,937.38 and 981.78 is: 1,472.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.60 : 3,937.38 = 981.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.60/3,937.38 = 981.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.60x = 3,937.38 × 981.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.60x = 3,865,640.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,640.94/2,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.29

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