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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.06, 4,467.63 and 1,030.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.06, 4,467.63 and 1,030.90 is: 1,546.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.06 : 4,467.63 = 1,030.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.06/4,467.63 = 1,030.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.06x = 4,467.63 × 1,030.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.06x = 4,605,679.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,679.77/2,979.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.02

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