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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.52, 4,060.04 and 975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.52, 4,060.04 and 975.80 is: 1,463.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.52 : 4,060.04 = 975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.52/4,060.04 = 975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.52x = 4,060.04 × 975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.52x = 3,961,787.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,787.03/2,706.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.79

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