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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.56, 3,444.10 and 979.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.56, 3,444.10 and 979.27 is: 1,469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.56 : 3,444.10 = 979.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.56/3,444.10 = 979.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.56x = 3,444.10 × 979.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.56x = 3,372,692.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,692.75/2,295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.22

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