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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.17, 3,662.16 and 979.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.17, 3,662.16 and 979.53 is: 1,469.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.17 : 3,662.16 = 979.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.17/3,662.16 = 979.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.17x = 3,662.16 × 979.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.17x = 3,587,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,195.58/2,441.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.46

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