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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.64, 3,201.64 and 980.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.64, 3,201.64 and 980.24 is: 1,470.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.64 : 3,201.64 = 980.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.64/3,201.64 = 980.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.64x = 3,201.64 × 980.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.64x = 3,138,375.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,375.59/2,134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.21

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