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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.93, 4,431.42 and 980.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.93, 4,431.42 and 980.11 is: 1,469.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.93 : 4,431.42 = 980.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.93/4,431.42 = 980.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.93x = 4,431.42 × 980.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.93x = 4,343,256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343,256.90/2,954.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.83

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