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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.62, 4,471.73 and 1,032.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.62, 4,471.73 and 1,032.83 is: 1,549.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.62 : 4,471.73 = 1,032.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.62/4,471.73 = 1,032.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.62x = 4,471.73 × 1,032.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.62x = 4,618,514.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,618,514.54/2,980.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.51

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