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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.51, 2,930.39 and 980.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.51, 2,930.39 and 980.08 is: 1,469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.51 : 2,930.39 = 980.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.51/2,930.39 = 980.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.51x = 2,930.39 × 980.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.51x = 2,872,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,004.40/1,954.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.43

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