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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.34, 4,066.08 and 980.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.34, 4,066.08 and 980.56 is: 1,469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.34 : 4,066.08 = 980.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.34/4,066.08 = 980.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.34x = 4,066.08 × 980.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.34x = 3,987,035.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,035.40/2,712.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.96

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