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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.36, 4,063.92 and 976.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.36, 4,063.92 and 976.80 is: 1,465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.36 : 4,063.92 = 976.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.36/4,063.92 = 976.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.36x = 4,063.92 × 976.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.36x = 3,969,637.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969,637.06/2,709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.16

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