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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.08, 4,067.10 and 978.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.08, 4,067.10 and 978.84 is: 1,468.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.08 : 4,067.10 = 978.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.08/4,067.10 = 978.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.08x = 4,067.10 × 978.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.08x = 3,981,040.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,040.16/2,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.98

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