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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.94, 3,343.76 and 980.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.94, 3,343.76 and 980.03 is: 1,469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.94 : 3,343.76 = 980.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.94/3,343.76 = 980.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.94x = 3,343.76 × 980.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.94x = 3,276,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,982.44/2,229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.54

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