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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.45, 3,661.36 and 980.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.45, 3,661.36 and 980.63 is: 1,471.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.45 : 3,661.36 = 980.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.45/3,661.36 = 980.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.45x = 3,661.36 × 980.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.45x = 3,590,437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,437.94/2,440.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.22

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