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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.67, 4,111.77 and 1,653.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.67, 4,111.77 and 1,653.34 is: 2,281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.67 : 4,111.77 = 1,653.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.67/4,111.77 = 1,653.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.67x = 4,111.77 × 1,653.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.67x = 6,798,153.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,798,153.81/2,979.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.51

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