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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.07, 3,419.82 and 980.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.07, 3,419.82 and 980.44 is: 1,471.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.07 : 3,419.82 = 980.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.07/3,419.82 = 980.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.07x = 3,419.82 × 980.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.07x = 3,352,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,919.77/2,279.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.18

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