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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981.04, 4,471.38 and 929.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981.04, 4,471.38 and 929.04 is: 1,393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981.04 : 4,471.38 = 929.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981.04/4,471.38 = 929.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981.04x = 4,471.38 × 929.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981.04x = 4,154,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,090.88/2,981.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.50

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