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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.26, 4,393.50 and 981.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.26, 4,393.50 and 981.48 is: 1,472.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.26 : 4,393.50 = 981.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.26/4,393.50 = 981.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.26x = 4,393.50 × 981.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.26x = 4,312,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312,132.38/2,929.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.09

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