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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.74, 4,111.40 and 2,022.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.74, 4,111.40 and 2,022.98 is: 2,791.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.74 : 4,111.40 = 2,022.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.74/4,111.40 = 2,022.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.74x = 4,111.40 × 2,022.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.74x = 8,317,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,317,249.30/2,979.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.27

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