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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.87, 4,468.89 and 2,061.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.87, 4,468.89 and 2,061.33 is: 3,091.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.87 : 4,468.89 = 2,061.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.87/4,468.89 = 2,061.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.87x = 4,468.89 × 2,061.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.87x = 9,211,864.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,211,864.75/2,979.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.36

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