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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.26, 4,068.94 and 980.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.26, 4,068.94 and 980.76 is: 1,471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.26 : 4,068.94 = 980.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.26/4,068.94 = 980.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.26x = 4,068.94 × 980.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.26x = 3,990,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,653.59/2,712.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.34

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