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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.13, 4,394.13 and 981.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.13, 4,394.13 and 981.88 is: 1,472.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.13 : 4,394.13 = 981.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.13/4,394.13 = 981.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.13x = 4,394.13 × 981.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.13x = 4,314,523.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,523.03/2,930.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.47

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