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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.52, 4,389.64 and 978.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.52, 4,389.64 and 978.68 is: 1,467.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.52 : 4,389.64 = 978.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.52/4,389.64 = 978.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.52x = 4,389.64 × 978.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.52x = 4,296,052.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,052.88/2,927.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.47

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