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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.80, 4,467.15 and 2,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.80, 4,467.15 and 2,114.10 is: 3,168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.80 : 4,467.15 = 2,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.80/4,467.15 = 2,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.80x = 4,467.15 × 2,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.80x = 9,444,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,444,001.82/2,980.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.28

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