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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.16, 4,390.62 and 979.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.16, 4,390.62 and 979.84 is: 1,469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.16 : 4,390.62 = 979.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.16/4,390.62 = 979.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.16x = 4,390.62 × 979.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.16x = 4,302,105.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,105.10/2,928.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.22

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