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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.26, 4,243.80 and 980.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.26, 4,243.80 and 980.20 is: 1,470.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.26 : 4,243.80 = 980.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.26/4,243.80 = 980.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.26x = 4,243.80 × 980.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.26x = 4,159,772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,772.76/2,829.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.27

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