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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.82, 4,466.48 and 2,003.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.82, 4,466.48 and 2,003.50 is: 3,003.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.82 : 4,466.48 = 2,003.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.82/4,466.48 = 2,003.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.82x = 4,466.48 × 2,003.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.82x = 8,948,592.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,948,592.68/2,979.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.06

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