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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.03, 3,659.38 and 979.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.03, 3,659.38 and 979.18 is: 1,467.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.03 : 3,659.38 = 979.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.03/3,659.38 = 979.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.03x = 3,659.38 × 979.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.03x = 3,583,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,180.11/2,441.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.90

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