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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.03, 4,470.60 and 1,131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.03, 4,470.60 and 1,131.70 is: 1,697.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.03 : 4,470.60 = 1,131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.03/4,470.60 = 1,131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.03x = 4,470.60 × 1,131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.03x = 5,059,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059,378.02/2,980.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.76

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