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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.16, 4,391.82 and 980.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.16, 4,391.82 and 980.38 is: 1,470.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.16 : 4,391.82 = 980.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.16/4,391.82 = 980.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.16x = 4,391.82 × 980.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.16x = 4,305,652.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,652.49/2,928.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.43

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