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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150, 3,223.47 and 979.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150, 3,223.47 and 979.42 is: 1,468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150 : 3,223.47 = 979.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150/3,223.47 = 979.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150x = 3,223.47 × 979.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150x = 3,157,130.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,130.99/2,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.43

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