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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.94, 3,811.73 and 980.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.94, 3,811.73 and 980.90 is: 1,471.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.94 : 3,811.73 = 980.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.94/3,811.73 = 980.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.94x = 3,811.73 × 980.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.94x = 3,738,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,925.96/2,540.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.47

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