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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.16, 3,778.73 and 980.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.16, 3,778.73 and 980.16 is: 1,470.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.16 : 3,778.73 = 980.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.16/3,778.73 = 980.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.16x = 3,778.73 × 980.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.16x = 3,703,755.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,755.10/2,519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.23

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