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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.38, 3,660.93 and 980.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.38, 3,660.93 and 980.78 is: 1,470.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.38 : 3,660.93 = 980.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.38/3,660.93 = 980.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.38x = 3,660.93 × 980.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.38x = 3,590,566.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,566.93/2,442.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.11

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