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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.45, 4,391.42 and 979.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.45, 4,391.42 and 979.67 is: 1,469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.45 : 4,391.42 = 979.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.45/4,391.42 = 979.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.45x = 4,391.42 × 979.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.45x = 4,302,137.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,137.53/2,927.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.59

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