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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.14, 4,101.66 and 979.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.14, 4,101.66 and 979.48 is: 1,468.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.14 : 4,101.66 = 979.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.14/4,101.66 = 979.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.14x = 4,101.66 × 979.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.14x = 4,017,493.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,493.94/2,735.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.84

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