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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.24, 4,065.44 and 978.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.24, 4,065.44 and 978.88 is: 1,468.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.24 : 4,065.44 = 978.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.24/4,065.44 = 978.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.24x = 4,065.44 × 978.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.24x = 3,979,577.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,577.91/2,710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.35

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