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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.11, 3,967.92 and 979.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.11, 3,967.92 and 979.68 is: 1,469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.11 : 3,967.92 = 979.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.11/3,967.92 = 979.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.11x = 3,967.92 × 979.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.11x = 3,887,290.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,290.58/2,645.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.62

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