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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.30, 3,935.22 and 979.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.30, 3,935.22 and 979.41 is: 1,469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.30 : 3,935.22 = 979.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.30/3,935.22 = 979.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.30x = 3,935.22 × 979.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.30x = 3,854,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,193.82/2,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.22

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