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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.35, 3,659.40 and 979.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.35, 3,659.40 and 979.11 is: 1,468.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.35 : 3,659.40 = 979.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.35/3,659.40 = 979.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.35x = 3,659.40 × 979.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.35x = 3,582,955.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,955.13/2,440.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.21

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