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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.88, 4,396.96 and 983.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.88, 4,396.96 and 983.04 is: 1,474.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.88 : 4,396.96 = 983.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.88/4,396.96 = 983.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.88x = 4,396.96 × 983.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.88x = 4,322,387.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,387.56/2,930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.77

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