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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.19, 3,110.04 and 979.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.19, 3,110.04 and 979.86 is: 1,468.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.19 : 3,110.04 = 979.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.19/3,110.04 = 979.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.19x = 3,110.04 × 979.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.19x = 3,047,403.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,403.79/2,075.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.49

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