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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.40, 3,200.58 and 979.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.40, 3,200.58 and 979.48 is: 1,469.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.40 : 3,200.58 = 979.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.40/3,200.58 = 979.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.40x = 3,200.58 × 979.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.40x = 3,134,904.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,904.10/2,133.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.44

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