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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.44, 4,388.63 and 978.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.44, 4,388.63 and 978.21 is: 1,466.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.44 : 4,388.63 = 978.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.44/4,388.63 = 978.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.44x = 4,388.63 × 978.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.44x = 4,292,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,996.86/2,926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.97

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