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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.98, 3,134.13 and 980.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.98, 3,134.13 and 980.94 is: 1,470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.98 : 3,134.13 = 980.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.98/3,134.13 = 980.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.98x = 3,134.13 × 980.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.98x = 3,074,401.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,401.56/2,090.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.32

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