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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.28, 4,389.42 and 980.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.28, 4,389.42 and 980.66 is: 1,470.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.28 : 4,389.42 = 980.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.28/4,389.42 = 980.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.28x = 4,389.42 × 980.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.28x = 4,304,528.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,528.62/2,926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.99

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