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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.36, 4,468.84 and 899.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.36, 4,468.84 and 899.42 is: 1,349.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.36 : 4,468.84 = 899.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.36/4,468.84 = 899.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.36x = 4,468.84 × 899.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.36x = 4,019,364.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,364.07/2,979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.07

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