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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.08, 4,389.45 and 977.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.08, 4,389.45 and 977.88 is: 1,466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.08 : 4,389.45 = 977.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.08/4,389.45 = 977.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.08x = 4,389.45 × 977.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.08x = 4,292,355.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,355.37/2,926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.93

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