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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.44, 3,421.24 and 982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.44, 3,421.24 and 982 is: 1,472.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.44 : 3,421.24 = 982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.44/3,421.24 = 982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.44x = 3,421.24 × 982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.44x = 3,359,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,657.68/2,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.60

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