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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,980.95, 2,970.88 and 1,005.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,980.95, 2,970.88 and 1,005.71 is: 1,508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,980.95 : 2,970.88 = 1,005.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,980.95/2,970.88 = 1,005.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,980.95x = 2,970.88 × 1,005.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,980.95x = 2,987,826.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,826.36/1,980.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.28

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