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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.80, 4,110.80 and 2,096.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.80, 4,110.80 and 2,096.18 is: 2,891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.80 : 4,110.80 = 2,096.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.80/4,110.80 = 2,096.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.80x = 4,110.80 × 2,096.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.80x = 8,616,976.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,616,976.74/2,979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.80

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