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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,978.04, 4,466.88 and 926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,978.04, 4,466.88 and 926.04 is: 1,389.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,978.04 : 4,466.88 = 926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,978.04/4,466.88 = 926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,978.04x = 4,466.88 × 926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,978.04x = 4,136,509.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,509.56/2,978.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.00

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