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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.37, 4,469.06 and 2,052.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.37, 4,469.06 and 2,052.15 is: 3,078.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.37 : 4,469.06 = 2,052.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.37/4,469.06 = 2,052.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.37x = 4,469.06 × 2,052.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.37x = 9,171,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,171,181.48/2,979.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.23

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