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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.10, 4,241.34 and 979.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.10, 4,241.34 and 979.14 is: 1,468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.10 : 4,241.34 = 979.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.10/4,241.34 = 979.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.10x = 4,241.34 × 979.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.10x = 4,152,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,865.65/2,828.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.43

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