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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.88, 4,469.87 and 900.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.88, 4,469.87 and 900.48 is: 1,350.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.88 : 4,469.87 = 900.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.88/4,469.87 = 900.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.88x = 4,469.87 × 900.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.88x = 4,025,024.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,024.04/2,980.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.28

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