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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.84, 3,779.12 and 980

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.84, 3,779.12 and 980 is: 1,469.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.84 : 3,779.12 = 980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.84/3,779.12 = 980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.84x = 3,779.12 × 980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.84x = 3,703,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,537.60/2,519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.75

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