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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.59, 4,468.47 and 2,061.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.59, 4,468.47 and 2,061.05 is: 3,090.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.59 : 4,468.47 = 2,061.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.59/4,468.47 = 2,061.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.59x = 4,468.47 × 2,061.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.59x = 9,209,740.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,209,740.09/2,979.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.94

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