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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.96, 4,393.12 and 981.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.96, 4,393.12 and 981.12 is: 1,471.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.96 : 4,393.12 = 981.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.96/4,393.12 = 981.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.96x = 4,393.12 × 981.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.96x = 4,310,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310,177.89/2,928.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.57

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