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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.28, 4,437.45 and 2,823.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.28, 4,437.45 and 2,823.15 is: 4,204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.28 : 4,437.45 = 2,823.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.28/4,437.45 = 2,823.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.28x = 4,437.45 × 2,823.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.28x = 12,527,603.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,527,603.61/2,979.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.91

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