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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.38, 2,932.65 and 980.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.38, 2,932.65 and 980.22 is: 1,470.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.38 : 2,932.65 = 980.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.38/2,932.65 = 980.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.38x = 2,932.65 × 980.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.38x = 2,874,642.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,642.18/1,954.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.87

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