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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.35, 4,111.82 and 1,800.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.35, 4,111.82 and 1,800.39 is: 2,484.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.35 : 4,111.82 = 1,800.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.35/4,111.82 = 1,800.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.35x = 4,111.82 × 1,800.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.35x = 7,402,879.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,402,879.61/2,979.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.73

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