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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.37, 3,119.05 and 982.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.37, 3,119.05 and 982.22 is: 1,473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.37 : 3,119.05 = 982.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.37/3,119.05 = 982.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.37x = 3,119.05 × 982.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.37x = 3,063,593.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,593.29/2,079.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.33

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