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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.22, 4,243.57 and 980.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.22, 4,243.57 and 980.29 is: 1,470.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.22 : 4,243.57 = 980.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.22/4,243.57 = 980.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.22x = 4,243.57 × 980.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.22x = 4,159,929.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,929.24/2,829.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.34

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