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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.73, 3,370.14 and 980.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.73, 3,370.14 and 980.16 is: 1,470.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.73 : 3,370.14 = 980.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.73/3,370.14 = 980.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.73x = 3,370.14 × 980.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.73x = 3,303,276.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,276.42/2,246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.26

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