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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.75, 3,661.59 and 980.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.75, 3,661.59 and 980.02 is: 1,470.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.75 : 3,661.59 = 980.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.75/3,661.59 = 980.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.75x = 3,661.59 × 980.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.75x = 3,588,408.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,408.22/2,440.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.21

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