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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.75, 3,419.55 and 980.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.75, 3,419.55 and 980.22 is: 1,470.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.75 : 3,419.55 = 980.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.75/3,419.55 = 980.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.75x = 3,419.55 × 980.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.75x = 3,351,911.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,911.30/2,278.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.94

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