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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.83, 3,119.94 and 969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.83, 3,119.94 and 969 is: 1,453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.83 : 3,119.94 = 969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.83/3,119.94 = 969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.83x = 3,119.94 × 969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.83x = 3,023,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,221.86/2,079.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.59

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