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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.79, 4,470.42 and 899.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.79, 4,470.42 and 899.75 is: 1,349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.79 : 4,470.42 = 899.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.79/4,470.42 = 899.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.79x = 4,470.42 × 899.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.79x = 4,022,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,260.40/2,979.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.85

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