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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.66, 4,109.80 and 2,419.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.66, 4,109.80 and 2,419.36 is: 3,335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.66 : 4,109.80 = 2,419.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.66/4,109.80 = 2,419.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.66x = 4,109.80 × 2,419.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.66x = 9,943,085.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,943,085.73/2,980.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.87

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