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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.35, 4,469.79 and 1,130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.35, 4,469.79 and 1,130.49 is: 1,696.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.35 : 4,469.79 = 1,130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.35/4,469.79 = 1,130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.35x = 4,469.79 × 1,130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.35x = 5,053,052.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053,052.90/2,979.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.03

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