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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.65, 4,111.83 and 1,653.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.65, 4,111.83 and 1,653.37 is: 2,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.65 : 4,111.83 = 1,653.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.65/4,111.83 = 1,653.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.65x = 4,111.83 × 1,653.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.65x = 6,798,376.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,798,376.37/2,979.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.60

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