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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.68, 4,101.72 and 979.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.68, 4,101.72 and 979.62 is: 1,469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.68 : 4,101.72 = 979.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.68/4,101.72 = 979.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.68x = 4,101.72 × 979.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.68x = 4,018,126.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,126.95/2,734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.32

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