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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,979.34, 7,466.99 and 2,168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,979.34, 7,466.99 and 2,168.37 is: 3,251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,979.34 : 7,466.99 = 2,168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,979.34/7,466.99 = 2,168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,979.34x = 7,466.99 × 2,168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,979.34x = 16,191,186.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,191,186.26/4,979.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.67

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