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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.10, 3,658.65 and 979.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.10, 3,658.65 and 979.30 is: 1,468.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.10 : 3,658.65 = 979.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.10/3,658.65 = 979.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.10x = 3,658.65 × 979.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.10x = 3,582,915.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,915.95/2,439.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.95

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