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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.36, 3,661.22 and 980.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.36, 3,661.22 and 980.54 is: 1,471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.36 : 3,661.22 = 980.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.36/3,661.22 = 980.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.36x = 3,661.22 × 980.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.36x = 3,589,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,972.66/2,440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.08

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