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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.70, 3,445.49 and 980.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.70, 3,445.49 and 980.43 is: 1,470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.70 : 3,445.49 = 980.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.70/3,445.49 = 980.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.70x = 3,445.49 × 980.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.70x = 3,378,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,061.76/2,296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.83

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