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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.13, 4,065.59 and 979.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.13, 4,065.59 and 979.16 is: 1,468.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.13 : 4,065.59 = 979.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.13/4,065.59 = 979.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.13x = 4,065.59 × 979.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.13x = 3,980,845.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,845.22/2,710.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.88

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