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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.24, 4,111.77 and 1,861.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.24, 4,111.77 and 1,861.38 is: 2,568.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.24 : 4,111.77 = 1,861.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.24/4,111.77 = 1,861.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.24x = 4,111.77 × 1,861.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.24x = 7,653,566.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,653,566.44/2,979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.97

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