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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.04, 4,474.56 and 931.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.04, 4,474.56 and 931.04 is: 1,396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.04 : 4,474.56 = 931.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.04/4,474.56 = 931.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.04x = 4,474.56 × 931.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.04x = 4,165,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,994.34/2,983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.56

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