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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.50, 3,115.68 and 980.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.50, 3,115.68 and 980.90 is: 1,470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.50 : 3,115.68 = 980.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.50/3,115.68 = 980.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.50x = 3,115.68 × 980.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.50x = 3,056,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,170.51/2,078.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.37

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