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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,904.85, 7,354.58 and 1,979.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,904.85, 7,354.58 and 1,979.85 is: 2,968.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,904.85 : 7,354.58 = 1,979.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,904.85/7,354.58 = 1,979.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,904.85x = 7,354.58 × 1,979.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,904.85x = 14,560,955.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,560,955.31/4,904.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968.69

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