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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.41, 4,101.17 and 979.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.41, 4,101.17 and 979.11 is: 1,468.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.41 : 4,101.17 = 979.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.41/4,101.17 = 979.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.41x = 4,101.17 × 979.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.41x = 4,015,491.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,491.66/2,734.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.51

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