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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.16, 4,070.22 and 982.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.16, 4,070.22 and 982.84 is: 1,473.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.16 : 4,070.22 = 982.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.16/4,070.22 = 982.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.16x = 4,070.22 × 982.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.16x = 4,000,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,375.02/2,715.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.35

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