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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.47, 4,630.75 and 2,979.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.47, 4,630.75 and 2,979.76 is: 4,109.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.47 : 4,630.75 = 2,979.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.47/4,630.75 = 2,979.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.47x = 4,630.75 × 2,979.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.47x = 13,798,500.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,798,500.47/3,357.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.79

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