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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.31, 4,395.15 and 982.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.31, 4,395.15 and 982.26 is: 1,473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.31 : 4,395.15 = 982.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.31/4,395.15 = 982.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.31x = 4,395.15 × 982.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.31x = 4,317,180.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,180.04/2,930.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.28

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