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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.02, 4,466.88 and 1,337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.02, 4,466.88 and 1,337.14 is: 2,004.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.02 : 4,466.88 = 1,337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.02/4,466.88 = 1,337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.02x = 4,466.88 × 1,337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.02x = 5,972,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,972,843.92/2,979.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.97

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