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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.20, 3,958.80 and 973.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.20, 3,958.80 and 973.56 is: 1,460.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.20 : 3,958.80 = 973.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.20/3,958.80 = 973.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.20x = 3,958.80 × 973.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.20x = 3,854,129.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,129.33/2,639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.34

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