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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.02, 4,102.16 and 979.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.02, 4,102.16 and 979.25 is: 1,469.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.02 : 4,102.16 = 979.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.02/4,102.16 = 979.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.02x = 4,102.16 × 979.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.02x = 4,017,014.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,014.77/2,734.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.27

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