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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.07, 4,397.04 and 983.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.07, 4,397.04 and 983.82 is: 1,475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.07 : 4,397.04 = 983.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.07/4,397.04 = 983.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.07x = 4,397.04 × 983.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.07x = 4,325,895.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,895.89/2,932.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.38

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