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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.16, 4,457.94 and 2,430.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.16, 4,457.94 and 2,430.04 is: 3,636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.16 : 4,457.94 = 2,430.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.16/4,457.94 = 2,430.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.16x = 4,457.94 × 2,430.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.16x = 10,832,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,832,972.52/2,979.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.25

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