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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.70, 4,243.03 and 980.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.70, 4,243.03 and 980.27 is: 1,469.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.70 : 4,243.03 = 980.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.70/4,243.03 = 980.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.70x = 4,243.03 × 980.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.70x = 4,159,315.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,315.02/2,829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.88

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