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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.08, 4,069.86 and 981.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.08, 4,069.86 and 981.84 is: 1,472.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.08 : 4,069.86 = 981.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.08/4,069.86 = 981.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.08x = 4,069.86 × 981.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.08x = 3,995,951.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,951.34/2,713.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.85

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