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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.24, 4,472.88 and 930.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.24, 4,472.88 and 930.24 is: 1,395.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.24 : 4,472.88 = 930.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.24/4,472.88 = 930.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.24x = 4,472.88 × 930.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.24x = 4,160,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,851.89/2,982.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.21

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