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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.29, 4,462.24 and 1,512.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.29, 4,462.24 and 1,512.27 is: 2,264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.29 : 4,462.24 = 1,512.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.29/4,462.24 = 1,512.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.29x = 4,462.24 × 1,512.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.29x = 6,748,110.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,748,110.74/2,980.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.24

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