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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.04, 3,008.64 and 980.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.04, 3,008.64 and 980.48 is: 1,469.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.04 : 3,008.64 = 980.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.04/3,008.64 = 980.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.04x = 3,008.64 × 980.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.04x = 2,949,911.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,911.35/2,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.78

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