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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.08, 4,112.44 and 1,653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.08, 4,112.44 and 1,653.76 is: 2,282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.08 : 4,112.44 = 1,653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.08/4,112.44 = 1,653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.08x = 4,112.44 × 1,653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.08x = 6,800,988.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,800,988.77/2,980.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.15

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