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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.07, 4,391.97 and 980.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.07, 4,391.97 and 980.29 is: 1,470.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.07 : 4,391.97 = 980.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.07/4,391.97 = 980.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.07x = 4,391.97 × 980.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.07x = 4,305,404.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,404.27/2,928.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.39

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