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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.76, 4,396.74 and 982.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.76, 4,396.74 and 982.92 is: 1,474.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.76 : 4,396.74 = 982.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.76/4,396.74 = 982.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.76x = 4,396.74 × 982.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.76x = 4,321,643.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,643.68/2,930.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.58

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