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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.91, 4,469.90 and 900.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.91, 4,469.90 and 900.53 is: 1,350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.91 : 4,469.90 = 900.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.91/4,469.90 = 900.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.91x = 4,469.90 × 900.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.91x = 4,025,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,279.05/2,980.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.35

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