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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981.63, 4,472.44 and 929.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981.63, 4,472.44 and 929.63 is: 1,394.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981.63 : 4,472.44 = 929.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981.63/4,472.44 = 929.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981.63x = 4,472.44 × 929.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981.63x = 4,157,714.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,714.40/2,981.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.44

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