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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.98, 4,466.88 and 2,156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.98, 4,466.88 and 2,156.20 is: 3,232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.98 : 4,466.88 = 2,156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.98/4,466.88 = 2,156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.98x = 4,466.88 × 2,156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.98x = 9,631,486.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,631,486.66/2,979.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.06

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