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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.80, 3,419.80 and 981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.80, 3,419.80 and 981.20 is: 1,472.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.80 : 3,419.80 = 981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.80/3,419.80 = 981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.80x = 3,419.80 × 981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.80x = 3,355,507.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,507.76/2,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.49

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