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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.43, 4,395.18 and 982.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.43, 4,395.18 and 982.65 is: 1,473.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.43 : 4,395.18 = 982.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.43/4,395.18 = 982.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.43x = 4,395.18 × 982.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.43x = 4,318,923.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318,923.63/2,930.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.82

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