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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.24, 4,462.38 and 1,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.24, 4,462.38 and 1,437 is: 2,152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.24 : 4,462.38 = 1,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.24/4,462.38 = 1,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.24x = 4,462.38 × 1,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.24x = 6,412,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,412,440.06/2,979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.37

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