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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.75, 3,779.63 and 980.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.75, 3,779.63 and 980.75 is: 1,471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.75 : 3,779.63 = 980.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.75/3,779.63 = 980.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.75x = 3,779.63 × 980.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.75x = 3,706,867.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,867.22/2,519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.13

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