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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.33, 3,317.96 and 980.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.33, 3,317.96 and 980.98 is: 1,470.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.33 : 3,317.96 = 980.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.33/3,317.96 = 980.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.33x = 3,317.96 × 980.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.33x = 3,254,846.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,846.56/2,213.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.57

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