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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.20, 3,809.10 and 980.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.20, 3,809.10 and 980.60 is: 1,469.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.20 : 3,809.10 = 980.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.20/3,809.10 = 980.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.20x = 3,809.10 × 980.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.20x = 3,735,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,203.46/2,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.86

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