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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.27, 4,111.04 and 1,652.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.27, 4,111.04 and 1,652.65 is: 2,280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.27 : 4,111.04 = 1,652.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.27/4,111.04 = 1,652.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.27x = 4,111.04 × 1,652.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.27x = 6,794,104.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,794,104.11/2,979.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.46

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