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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.33, 3,548.93 and 979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.33, 3,548.93 and 979.80 is: 1,468.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.33 : 3,548.93 = 979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.33/3,548.93 = 979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.33x = 3,548.93 × 979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.33x = 3,477,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,241.61/2,367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.85

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