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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.54, 4,393.52 and 980.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.54, 4,393.52 and 980.70 is: 1,471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.54 : 4,393.52 = 980.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.54/4,393.52 = 980.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.54x = 4,393.52 × 980.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.54x = 4,308,725.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308,725.06/2,928.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.29

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