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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.40, 3,050.69 and 980.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.40, 3,050.69 and 980.55 is: 1,469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.40 : 3,050.69 = 980.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.40/3,050.69 = 980.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.40x = 3,050.69 × 980.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.40x = 2,991,349.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,349.18/2,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.67

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