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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.36, 4,067.52 and 982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.36, 4,067.52 and 982.40 is: 1,473.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.36 : 4,067.52 = 982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.36/4,067.52 = 982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.36x = 4,067.52 × 982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.36x = 3,995,931.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,931.65/2,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.77

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