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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.35, 4,114.22 and 2,145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.35, 4,114.22 and 2,145.15 is: 2,961.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.35 : 4,114.22 = 2,145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.35/4,114.22 = 2,145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.35x = 4,114.22 × 2,145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.35x = 8,825,608.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,825,608.31/2,980.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.27

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