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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.75, 4,244.73 and 980.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.75, 4,244.73 and 980.93 is: 1,471.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.75 : 4,244.73 = 980.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.75/4,244.73 = 980.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.75x = 4,244.73 × 980.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.75x = 4,163,783.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,783.00/2,829.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.43

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