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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.16, 4,468.68 and 1,031.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.16, 4,468.68 and 1,031.84 is: 1,547.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.16 : 4,468.68 = 1,031.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.16/4,468.68 = 1,031.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.16x = 4,468.68 × 1,031.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.16x = 4,610,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,962.77/2,980.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.22

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