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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.88, 4,469.59 and 899.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.88, 4,469.59 and 899.83 is: 1,349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.88 : 4,469.59 = 899.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.88/4,469.59 = 899.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.88x = 4,469.59 × 899.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.88x = 4,021,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,871.17/2,979.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.68

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