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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.74, 4,433.08 and 980.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.74, 4,433.08 and 980.76 is: 1,470.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.74 : 4,433.08 = 980.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.74/4,433.08 = 980.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.74x = 4,433.08 × 980.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.74x = 4,347,787.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,787.54/2,955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.96

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