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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.17, 3,222.73 and 979.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.17, 3,222.73 and 979.12 is: 1,468.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.17 : 3,222.73 = 979.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.17/3,222.73 = 979.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.17x = 3,222.73 × 979.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.17x = 3,155,439.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,439.40/2,149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.21

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