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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.91, 4,435.47 and 982.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.91, 4,435.47 and 982.62 is: 1,473.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.91 : 4,435.47 = 982.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.91/4,435.47 = 982.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.91x = 4,435.47 × 982.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.91x = 4,358,381.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,381.53/2,956.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.97

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