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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.68, 4,246.76 and 982.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.68, 4,246.76 and 982.72 is: 1,473.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.68 : 4,246.76 = 982.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.68/4,246.76 = 982.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.68x = 4,246.76 × 982.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.68x = 4,173,375.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,375.99/2,831.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.82

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