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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.02, 4,391.91 and 980.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.02, 4,391.91 and 980.16 is: 1,469.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.02 : 4,391.91 = 980.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.02/4,391.91 = 980.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.02x = 4,391.91 × 980.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.02x = 4,304,774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,774.51/2,929.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.70

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