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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.92, 3,661.92 and 980.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.92, 3,661.92 and 980.04 is: 1,470.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.92 : 3,661.92 = 980.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.92/3,661.92 = 980.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.92x = 3,661.92 × 980.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.92x = 3,588,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,828.08/2,440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.28

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