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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.08, 3,938.99 and 982.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.08, 3,938.99 and 982.50 is: 1,473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.08 : 3,938.99 = 982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.08/3,938.99 = 982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.08x = 3,938.99 × 982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.08x = 3,870,052.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,052.76/2,626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.70

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