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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.60, 4,069.60 and 982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.60, 4,069.60 and 982.08 is: 1,472.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.60 : 4,069.60 = 982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.60/4,069.60 = 982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.60x = 4,069.60 × 982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.60x = 3,996,672.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,672.77/2,713.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.83

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