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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.54, 3,439.51 and 979.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.54, 3,439.51 and 979.16 is: 1,467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.54 : 3,439.51 = 979.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.54/3,439.51 = 979.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.54x = 3,439.51 × 979.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.54x = 3,367,816.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,816.47/2,294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.75

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