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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.92, 2,969.12 and 681.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.92, 2,969.12 and 681.04 is: 1,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.92 : 2,969.12 = 681.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.92/2,969.12 = 681.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.92x = 2,969.12 × 681.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.92x = 2,022,089.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,089.48/1,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.30

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