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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.01, 4,111.28 and 1,652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.01, 4,111.28 and 1,652.80 is: 2,281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.01 : 4,111.28 = 1,652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.01/4,111.28 = 1,652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.01x = 4,111.28 × 1,652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.01x = 6,795,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,795,123.58/2,979.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.00

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