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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.38, 4,470.35 and 900.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.38, 4,470.35 and 900.33 is: 1,350.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.38 : 4,470.35 = 900.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.38/4,470.35 = 900.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.38x = 4,470.35 × 900.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.38x = 4,024,785.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,785.71/2,980.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.43

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