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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.42, 3,417.75 and 979.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.42, 3,417.75 and 979.26 is: 1,469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.42 : 3,417.75 = 979.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.42/3,417.75 = 979.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.42x = 3,417.75 × 979.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.42x = 3,346,865.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,865.87/2,277.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.59

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