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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.20, 3,658.80 and 979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.20, 3,658.80 and 979.40 is: 1,469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.20 : 3,658.80 = 979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.20/3,658.80 = 979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.20x = 3,658.80 × 979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.20x = 3,583,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,428.72/2,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.10

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