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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.15, 4,470.65 and 899.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.15, 4,470.65 and 899.92 is: 1,350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.15 : 4,470.65 = 899.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.15/4,470.65 = 899.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.15x = 4,470.65 × 899.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.15x = 4,023,220.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,220.05/2,980.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.01

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