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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.84, 4,069.26 and 980.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.84, 4,069.26 and 980.52 is: 1,470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.84 : 4,069.26 = 980.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.84/4,069.26 = 980.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.84x = 4,069.26 × 980.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.84x = 3,989,990.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,990.82/2,712.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.78

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