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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.96, 4,242.43 and 979.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.96, 4,242.43 and 979.58 is: 1,469.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.96 : 4,242.43 = 979.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.96/4,242.43 = 979.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.96x = 4,242.43 × 979.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.96x = 4,155,799.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,799.58/2,828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.02

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