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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.13, 4,435.53 and 982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.13, 4,435.53 and 982.70 is: 1,473.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.13 : 4,435.53 = 982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.13/4,435.53 = 982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.13x = 4,435.53 × 982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.13x = 4,358,795.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,795.33/2,958.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.50

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