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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.61, 4,244.42 and 980.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.61, 4,244.42 and 980.73 is: 1,471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.61 : 4,244.42 = 980.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.61/4,244.42 = 980.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.61x = 4,244.42 × 980.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.61x = 4,162,625.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,625.13/2,829.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.09

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