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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.61, 2,969.42 and 681.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.61, 2,969.42 and 681.08 is: 1,021.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.61 : 2,969.42 = 681.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.61/2,969.42 = 681.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.61x = 2,969.42 × 681.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.61x = 2,022,412.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,412.57/1,979.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.62

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