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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.61, 4,111.67 and 1,653.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.61, 4,111.67 and 1,653.23 is: 2,281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.61 : 4,111.67 = 1,653.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.61/4,111.67 = 1,653.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.61x = 4,111.67 × 1,653.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.61x = 6,797,550.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,797,550.61/2,979.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.36

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