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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.21, 4,101.90 and 2,268.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.21, 4,101.90 and 2,268.78 is: 3,123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.21 : 4,101.90 = 2,268.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.21/4,101.90 = 2,268.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.21x = 4,101.90 × 2,268.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.21x = 9,306,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,306,308.68/2,979.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.75

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