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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.93, 4,066.41 and 979.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.93, 4,066.41 and 979.56 is: 1,469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.93 : 4,066.41 = 979.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.93/4,066.41 = 979.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.93x = 4,066.41 × 979.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.93x = 3,983,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,292.58/2,710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.35

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