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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.88, 4,471.32 and 928.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.88, 4,471.32 and 928.88 is: 1,393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.88 : 4,471.32 = 928.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.88/4,471.32 = 928.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.88x = 4,471.32 × 928.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.88x = 4,153,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,292.72/2,980.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.31

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