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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.22, 4,470.36 and 1,032.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.22, 4,470.36 and 1,032.46 is: 1,548.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.22 : 4,470.36 = 1,032.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.22/4,470.36 = 1,032.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.22x = 4,470.36 × 1,032.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.22x = 4,615,467.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,467.89/2,980.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.70

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