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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.48, 3,201.30 and 980.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.48, 3,201.30 and 980.04 is: 1,470.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.48 : 3,201.30 = 980.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.48/3,201.30 = 980.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.48x = 3,201.30 × 980.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.48x = 3,137,402.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,402.05/2,133.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.56

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