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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.05, 4,102.02 and 979.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.05, 4,102.02 and 979.05 is: 1,468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.05 : 4,102.02 = 979.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.05/4,102.02 = 979.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.05x = 4,102.02 × 979.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.05x = 4,016,082.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,082.68/2,734.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.91

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