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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.38, 4,394.66 and 982.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.38, 4,394.66 and 982.13 is: 1,472.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.38 : 4,394.66 = 982.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.38/4,394.66 = 982.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.38x = 4,394.66 × 982.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.38x = 4,316,100.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,100.54/2,930.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.88

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