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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.63, 4,103.46 and 980.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.63, 4,103.46 and 980.72 is: 1,471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.63 : 4,103.46 = 980.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.63/4,103.46 = 980.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.63x = 4,103.46 × 980.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.63x = 4,024,324.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,324.77/2,735.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.08

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