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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.44, 3,779.16 and 980.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.44, 3,779.16 and 980.44 is: 1,470.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.44 : 3,779.16 = 980.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.44/3,779.16 = 980.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.44x = 3,779.16 × 980.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.44x = 3,705,226.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,226.51/2,519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.66

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