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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.26, 4,468.44 and 1,880.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.26, 4,468.44 and 1,880.27 is: 2,820.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.26 : 4,468.44 = 1,880.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.26/4,468.44 = 1,880.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.26x = 4,468.44 × 1,880.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.26x = 8,401,873.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,401,873.68/2,979.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.12

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