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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.71, 4,243.01 and 980.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.71, 4,243.01 and 980.67 is: 1,470.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.71 : 4,243.01 = 980.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.71/4,243.01 = 980.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.71x = 4,243.01 × 980.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.71x = 4,160,992.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,992.62/2,829.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.47

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