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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.60, 3,938.40 and 983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.60, 3,938.40 and 983.20 is: 1,474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.60 : 3,938.40 = 983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.60/3,938.40 = 983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.60x = 3,938.40 × 983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.60x = 3,872,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,234.88/2,626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.24

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