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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.77, 4,469.67 and 899.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.77, 4,469.67 and 899.78 is: 1,349.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.77 : 4,469.67 = 899.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.77/4,469.67 = 899.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.77x = 4,469.67 × 899.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.77x = 4,021,697.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,697.32/2,979.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.67

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