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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.27, 4,111.04 and 1,652.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.27, 4,111.04 and 1,652.66 is: 2,280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.27 : 4,111.04 = 1,652.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.27/4,111.04 = 1,652.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.27x = 4,111.04 × 1,652.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.27x = 6,794,122.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,794,122.55/2,979.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.47

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