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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.78, 4,113.45 and 1,722.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.78, 4,113.45 and 1,722.10 is: 2,376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.78 : 4,113.45 = 1,722.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.78/4,113.45 = 1,722.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.78x = 4,113.45 × 1,722.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.78x = 7,083,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,772.25/2,980.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.48

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