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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.40, 4,109.52 and 1,798.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.40, 4,109.52 and 1,798.96 is: 2,481.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.40 : 4,109.52 = 1,798.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.40/4,109.52 = 1,798.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.40x = 4,109.52 × 1,798.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.40x = 7,392,862.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,392,862.10/2,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.33

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