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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.09, 4,467.33 and 1,131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.09, 4,467.33 and 1,131.66 is: 1,696.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.09 : 4,467.33 = 1,131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.09/4,467.33 = 1,131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.09x = 4,467.33 × 1,131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.09x = 5,055,498.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,498.67/2,979.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.99

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