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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.93, 4,398.30 and 984.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.93, 4,398.30 and 984.69 is: 1,477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.93 : 4,398.30 = 984.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.93/4,398.30 = 984.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.93x = 4,398.30 × 984.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.93x = 4,330,962.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,962.03/2,931.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.17

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