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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.21, 4,467.36 and 898.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.21, 4,467.36 and 898.82 is: 1,347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.21 : 4,467.36 = 898.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.21/4,467.36 = 898.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.21x = 4,467.36 × 898.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.21x = 4,015,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,363.68/2,979.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.79

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