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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.94, 4,471.41 and 1,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.94, 4,471.41 and 1,033.14 is: 1,549.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.94 : 4,471.41 = 1,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.94/4,471.41 = 1,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.94x = 4,471.41 × 1,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.94x = 4,619,609.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,619,609.30/2,980.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.72

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