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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.40, 4,067.88 and 1,980.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.40, 4,067.88 and 1,980.54 is: 2,968.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.40 : 4,067.88 = 1,980.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.40/4,067.88 = 1,980.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.40x = 4,067.88 × 1,980.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.40x = 8,056,599.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,056,599.06/2,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968.10

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