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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.26, 4,394.46 and 982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.26, 4,394.46 and 982 is: 1,472.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.26 : 4,394.46 = 982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.26/4,394.46 = 982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.26x = 4,394.46 × 982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.26x = 4,315,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315,359.72/2,930.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.69

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