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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.11, 4,111.34 and 2,035.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.11, 4,111.34 and 2,035.05 is: 2,808.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.11 : 4,111.34 = 2,035.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.11/4,111.34 = 2,035.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.11x = 4,111.34 × 2,035.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.11x = 8,366,772.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,366,772.29/2,979.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.49

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