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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.32, 4,244.03 and 980.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.32, 4,244.03 and 980.49 is: 1,470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.32 : 4,244.03 = 980.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.32/4,244.03 = 980.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.32x = 4,244.03 × 980.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.32x = 4,161,247.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,247.34/2,829.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.76

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