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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.47, 4,468.57 and 1,129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.47, 4,468.57 and 1,129.93 is: 1,694.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.47 : 4,468.57 = 1,129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.47/4,468.57 = 1,129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.47x = 4,468.57 × 1,129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.47x = 5,049,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,049,182.44/2,979.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.66

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