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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.85, 4,396.74 and 982.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.85, 4,396.74 and 982.59 is: 1,474.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.85 : 4,396.74 = 982.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.85/4,396.74 = 982.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.85x = 4,396.74 × 982.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.85x = 4,320,192.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,192.76/2,930.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.04

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