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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.70, 4,466.81 and 1,030.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.70, 4,466.81 and 1,030.53 is: 1,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.70 : 4,466.81 = 1,030.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.70/4,466.81 = 1,030.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.70x = 4,466.81 × 1,030.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.70x = 4,603,181.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,603,181.71/2,979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.85

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