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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.94, 2,970.17 and 925.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.94, 2,970.17 and 925.02 is: 1,387.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.94 : 2,970.17 = 925.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.94/2,970.17 = 925.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.94x = 2,970.17 × 925.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.94x = 2,747,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,465.50/1,979.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.65

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