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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.89, 3,547.75 and 979.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.89, 3,547.75 and 979.51 is: 1,468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.89 : 3,547.75 = 979.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.89/3,547.75 = 979.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.89x = 3,547.75 × 979.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.89x = 3,475,056.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,056.60/2,366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.20

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