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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.88, 4,470.96 and 2,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.88, 4,470.96 and 2,013.20 is: 3,019.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.88 : 4,470.96 = 2,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.88/4,470.96 = 2,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.88x = 4,470.96 × 2,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.88x = 9,000,936.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,000,936.67/2,980.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.56

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