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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.92, 3,318.83 and 980.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.92, 3,318.83 and 980.67 is: 1,470.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.92 : 3,318.83 = 980.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.92/3,318.83 = 980.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.92x = 3,318.83 × 980.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.92x = 3,254,672.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,672.11/2,213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.10

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