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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.80, 3,203.22 and 980.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.80, 3,203.22 and 980.44 is: 1,470.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.80 : 3,203.22 = 980.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.80/3,203.22 = 980.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.80x = 3,203.22 × 980.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.80x = 3,140,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,565.02/2,135.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.44

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