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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.12, 4,473.18 and 930.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.12, 4,473.18 and 930.12 is: 1,395.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.12 : 4,473.18 = 930.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.12/4,473.18 = 930.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.12x = 4,473.18 × 930.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.12x = 4,160,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,594.18/2,982.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.18

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