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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.37, 4,110.91 and 1,652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.37, 4,110.91 and 1,652.80 is: 2,280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.37 : 4,110.91 = 1,652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.37/4,110.91 = 1,652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.37x = 4,110.91 × 1,652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.37x = 6,794,512.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,794,512.05/2,979.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.52

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