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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.65, 4,110.42 and 2,226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.65, 4,110.42 and 2,226.09 is: 3,069.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.65 : 4,110.42 = 2,226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.65/4,110.42 = 2,226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.65x = 4,110.42 × 2,226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.65x = 9,150,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150,164.86/2,980.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.86

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