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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.02, 4,392.28 and 980.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.02, 4,392.28 and 980.86 is: 1,470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.02 : 4,392.28 = 980.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.02/4,392.28 = 980.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.02x = 4,392.28 × 980.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.02x = 4,308,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308,204.72/2,930.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.37

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