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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.41, 4,393.17 and 981.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.41, 4,393.17 and 981.90 is: 1,472.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.41 : 4,393.17 = 981.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.41/4,393.17 = 981.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.41x = 4,393.17 × 981.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.41x = 4,313,653.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,653.62/2,929.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.53

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