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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.08, 4,470.15 and 900.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.08, 4,470.15 and 900.30 is: 1,350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.08 : 4,470.15 = 900.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.08/4,470.15 = 900.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.08x = 4,470.15 × 900.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.08x = 4,024,476.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,476.05/2,980.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.46

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