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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.96, 4,468.60 and 899.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.96, 4,468.60 and 899.16 is: 1,348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.96 : 4,468.60 = 899.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.96/4,468.60 = 899.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.96x = 4,468.60 × 899.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.96x = 4,017,986.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,986.38/2,979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.34

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