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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,420.79, 4,717.54 and 2,159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,420.79, 4,717.54 and 2,159.66 is: 2,978.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,420.79 : 4,717.54 = 2,159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,420.79/4,717.54 = 2,159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,420.79x = 4,717.54 × 2,159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,420.79x = 10,188,282.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,188,282.44/3,420.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,978.34

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