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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.40, 3,810.60 and 980.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.40, 3,810.60 and 980.88 is: 1,471.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.40 : 3,810.60 = 980.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.40/3,810.60 = 980.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.40x = 3,810.60 × 980.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.40x = 3,737,741.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737,741.33/2,540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.32

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