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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.46, 3,318.63 and 980.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.46, 3,318.63 and 980.20 is: 1,469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.46 : 3,318.63 = 980.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.46/3,318.63 = 980.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.46x = 3,318.63 × 980.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.46x = 3,252,904.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,904.53/2,213.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.60

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