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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.76, 4,391.87 and 979.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.76, 4,391.87 and 979.96 is: 1,470.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.76 : 4,391.87 = 979.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.76/4,391.87 = 979.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.76x = 4,391.87 × 979.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.76x = 4,303,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,856.93/2,927.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.02

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