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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.93, 2,971.31 and 885.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.93, 2,971.31 and 885.11 is: 1,328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.93 : 2,971.31 = 885.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.93/2,971.31 = 885.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.93x = 2,971.31 × 885.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.93x = 2,629,916.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,916.91/1,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.29

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